Teknowarta JAKARTA — Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is slated to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday, April 13, 2026. This upcoming summit marks Prabowo’s third significant engagement with the Russian leader since assuming Indonesia’s highest office, underscoring the growing diplomatic ties between the two nations.
According to a statement released by the Kremlin, President Prabowo is scheduled to arrive in Moscow on Sunday, April 12, 2026, for a working visit. The official talks, where President Putin will host Prabowo, are set for the following day. “On April 13, Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks in Moscow with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, who will be on a working visit to our country,” the Kremlin confirmed, as reported by Sputnik on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
The Kremlin further indicated that the discussions between Prabowo and Putin would encompass the current state of the Russia-Indonesia strategic partnership and explore avenues for its further deepening. Additionally, the two leaders are expected to address pressing international and regional issues. This upcoming visit marks President Prabowo’s third trip to Russia since taking office. His previous engagements include attending the Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) from June 18-20, 2025, and a bilateral meeting with President Putin at the Kremlin on December 10, 2025.
Significantly, this high-stakes visit by President Prabowo unfolds against a backdrop of intensifying geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, characterized by ongoing conflict between Iran and the US-Israel axis. This turbulent global environment adds an additional layer of complexity and importance to the scheduled discussions.
Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Sugiono emphasized the critical nature of President Prabowo’s visit to Russia amidst dynamic global developments. He highlighted its particular relevance to energy stability and Indonesia’s strategic position in safeguarding national energy security amid prevailing international geopolitical uncertainty. A key strategic issue on the agenda, as noted by Sugiono, will be the energy sector, specifically exploring potential cooperation for alternative oil supplies.
“That will also be one of the things he discusses,” Sugiono stated, emphasizing the profound importance. “Because this is something very, very strategic for the Indonesian nation.” These remarks were made by Minister Sugiono following his attendance at the opening of the XVI National Conference of the Indonesian Pencak Silat Association (IPSI) at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) Senayan on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to meet