Indonesian President Prabowo Visits Russia To Secure Long-Term Oil Supplies

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto embarked on a high-stakes energy diplomacy mission to Moscow on April 12, 2026.

“Amid rising oil prices and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto travels to Moscow to discuss energy supply with Vladimir Putin”

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The visit aimed to continue energy cooperation and ensure a stable national energy supply.

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Prabowo told Putin he came to seek consultations amid rapid geopolitical changes.

Russia is one of the world's largest oil and gas producers.

Roughly a quarter of Indonesia's crude imports had come from the Middle East, now inaccessible due to the Hormuz blockade.

The two countries agreed to deepen strategic consultations and accelerate implementation of pending co-operation initiatives.

Energy and mineral resources co-operation would include oil and gas energy security and downstream development.

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The visit also explored building a new oil refinery and potentially developing a Nuclear Power Plant.

Indonesia imports energy and strategic raw materials from Russia, including mineral fuels, fertilisers, and wheat.

The Tuban refinery project was reaffirmed with Russia pledging substantial capital.

Prabowo's visit to Moscow came amid Indonesia's simultaneous engagement with the United States.

“Prabowo secures energy and industry deals with Putin ZH RP Zetta Hannany, Ramdhani Pratama April 14, 2026 2:34 PM ZH Zetta Hannany Reporter RP Ramdhani Pratama Reporter × Energy and industrial agreements set to boost Indonesia–Russia investment and trade”

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The government views Russia as a key partner in maintaining stability amid global uncertainty.

The visit coincided with the 75th anniversary of Indonesia-Russia diplomatic relations.

Prabowo formally invited Putin to visit Indonesia in 2026 or 2027.

The Russian leader accepted.