Indonesia and Russia have kicked off their first joint naval drills, a move seen as a significant shift in Jakarta's foreign policy. The exercises are taking place in two phases at a naval base in Surabaya and the Java Sea, with Russian ships arriving ahead of the drills. The development comes as newly inaugurated Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto seeks to boost ties with Moscow.

Source: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/11/04/indonesia-russia-kick-off-first-joint-naval-drills-a86891