Russia warns Australia over Indonesian defence ties

Sky News Australia
Apr 20, 2025
Russia warns Australia over Indonesian defence ties
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Moscow is warning Labor and the Coalition to not get involved in its plans for the Indo-Pacific.

Moscow’s top diplomat in Jakarta claimed Australia’s interests “cannot extend to the territory of neighbouring sovereign states”.

Questions remain as to whether Russia is planning to establish a military aircraft base in Indonesia.

Labor says there’s currently “no proposal” from the Kremlin, but the Coalition is seeking clarification.