Sign of sovereignty: Prabowo skips G-7 for Russia, drawing scrutiny over Indonesia’s neutrality
Analysts say the visit signals the president’s assertive, personalised diplomacy.
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Prabowo snubbed the G7 to meet Putin. Is Indonesia moving away from the West?
The decision comes after reports earlier this year that Moscow had lobbied Jakarta to house long-range bombers in the country’s Papua province.
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Skipping G7 for Putin, Indonesia’s Prabowo sparks Russia tilt concerns
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s decision to skip the G7 summit in favor of meeting Vladimir Putin raises questions about Jakarta’s strategic alliances and foreign policy direction.