Russia and Indonesia Build Bigger Economic Bridge Bypassing Western Orbit

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The warm rapport between Presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia when they met at the Vladivostok-hosted Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) mirrors the growing strategic nature of the two nations bilateral relations. Bilateral trade hit $5 billion in 2025—up roughly 21-22% from the previous yearIndonesia locked in a commitment of up to 150 million barrels of Russian crude oil through the end of 2026 with the first shipments already deliveredRussian energy giants have been courted to invest in and develop 138 open energy exploration blocks in Indonesia Both sides are exploring partnership opportunities for the construction of refineries and storage terminals Russia will offer 300 government scholarships to Indonesian students in the 2026/2027 academic year—up from previous yearsWorldPutin: Indonesia One of Russia’s Key Partners in Southeast Asia3 September, 04:14 GMT

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