Prabowo Meets Putin in Kremlin as Russia Signals Deeper Strategic Ties

JAKARTA, Investortrust.id — President Vladimir Putin meets President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025 in the Kremlin to deepen bilateral cooperation as both countries mark 75 years of diplomatic relations, a move expected to strengthen trade, defense, and energy collaboration between Russia and Indonesia.

Putin highlights consistent growth in bilateral ties and offers expanded support from nuclear energy to agriculture as the two leaders review geopolitical and economic priorities.

Russia emphasizes rising economic engagement as Putin notes that bilateral trade has increased 17 percent in the first nine months of 2025, citing this as evidence of a stronger partnership. The Kremlin portrays Indonesia as a pivotal Indo Pacific partner as global strategic tensions reshape energy and security priorities.

State energy company Pertamina is not involved in this meeting, but the Russian leader presents energy cooperation as a core pillar of future ties. Putin says Russia is ready to assist Indonesia in developing civilian nuclear technology as Jakarta explores long term diversification of its energy mix.

Putin adds that cooperation in industry and agriculture offered strong prospects for expansion. He highlights ongoing discussions on wheat supply management as part of broader food security cooperation.

Defense and BRICS Elevate Indonesia’s Strategic Profile

Putin underscores defense ties as a traditional anchor of the relationship. He says Indonesian military personnel continued to take part in education and training programs in Russian military institutions and that Russia was ready to expand these opportunities.

He also points to growing people to people ties supported by direct flights and simplified visa policies. Russia frames tourism as a soft power bridge that enhances public familiarity and business cooperation.

Putin praises Indonesia’s full membership in BRICS and links it to ongoing negotiations between Indonesia and the Eurasian Economic Union on a potential free trade arrangement. He signals that this expanded institutional network could reshape Indonesia’s positioning in global economic governance.

At the beginning of the meeting, Putin expresses condolences for the floods that struck several regions in Indonesia. His remarks reinforce Moscow’s diplomatic posture of empathy during Prabowo’s tour of Pakistan and Russia in the same week.

The two leaders later convene a tete a tete session that Russian officials describe as substantive and strategic. The meeting is followed by a formal luncheon hosted by Putin in honor of the Indonesian delegation.

Prabowo’s visit is framed by both sides as a milestone in Indonesia’s year end diplomacy. The Kremlin meeting follows an earlier encounter in Saint Petersburg in June 2025 and sets the stage for further coordination in navigating Indo Pacific dynamics and global economic realignments.

Prabowo is accompanied by Foreign Minister Sugiono and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya during the talks. Indonesian officials say the visit strengthens strategic confidence and broadens channels for bilateral engagement.