President Prabowo Subianto recently met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, where he reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to respecting the sovereignty of all nations and promoting peaceful cooperation in global affairs. The meeting highlighted the alignment of views between Indonesia and Russia on various international issues, with President Prabowo emphasizing Indonesia’s preference for diplomacy and collaboration over confrontation. He also expressed appreciation for Russia’s hospitality and commended the strengthening trade and strategic ties between the two nations. The strategic agreements reached during the visit were seen as a positive development in bilateral relations by President Prabowo, who also thanked President Putin for the invitation to participate in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. This upcoming event will provide an opportunity for both leaders to further discuss mutual interests and cooperation.