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Indonesia Shifts Alliance: President Visits Russia Over G7

6/20/2025

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Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto's decision to visit Russia instead of attending the G7 summit marks a bold pivot towards Moscow. This strategic move could spell financial losses for Western defense companies, as Indonesia eyes Russian Su-35s and Chinese J-10Cs, challenging US influence in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto's decision to visit Russia instead of attending the G7 summit marks a bold pivot towards Moscow. This strategic move could spell financial losses for Western defense companies, as Indonesia eyes Russian Su-35s and Chinese J-10Cs, challenging US influence in the Indo-Pacific region.