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Indonesia President Prabowo to Visit Russia, Meet Putin, Minister Says
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 11, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 11, 2026
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President Prabowo Subianto will soon visit Russia and meet President Vladimir Putin, with discussions likely to include Indonesian purchases of Russian oil amid an escalating global supply crunch due to the Iran war.
Indonesia President Prabowo Set to Visit Russia for Oil Talks with Putin
Key Details of Prabowo's Upcoming Russia Visit
Background of the Visit
JAKARTA, April 11 (Reuters) - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will depart to Russia in the coming days and is expected to meet President Vladimir Putin during the visit, Indonesia's foreign minister said on Saturday.
Agenda and Discussion Points
Potential Oil Purchase
Minister Sugiono said the visit would discuss the potential for Indonesia to buy Russian oil as an alternative source amid global supply crunch due to Iran war.
Diplomatic Preparations
Asked previously about a possible visit, the Kremlin said contacts between the two leaders were being prepared. nL8N40S0KZ
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Stefanno Sulaiman; Editing by William Mallard)
Key Takeaways
- •The visit underscores Indonesia’s strategic pivot and deepening ties with Russia, including past cooperation such as the €2 billion investment fund and defense agreements. (en.wikipedia.org)
- •Indonesia is exploring Russian oil imports to bolster energy security as the Iran‑U.S.–Israel war disrupts up to 20% of global supply. (apnews.com)
- •Past bilateral engagements—including at the 2025 SPIEF—have yielded cooperation in economics, defense, and technology, indicating a broadening Indonesia–Russia strategic partnership. (aljazeera.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Indonesia President Prabowo to visit Russia, meet Putin, minister says
1Why is President Prabowo visiting Russia?
President Prabowo is visiting Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin and discuss the possibility of Indonesia purchasing Russian oil amid global supply issues.
2What is the purpose of the proposed oil deal between Indonesia and Russia?
The oil deal aims to secure an alternative oil source for Indonesia due to global shortages caused by ongoing conflict in Iran.
3Who confirmed President Prabowo's visit to Russia?
Indonesia's foreign minister, Sugiono, confirmed that President Prabowo will travel to Russia and meet with President Putin.
4Has the Kremlin commented on Prabowo's visit?
The Kremlin previously said that contacts between the two leaders were being prepared regarding the potential meeting.
