Putin holds talks with Indonesian president in Moscow on trade, geopolitics

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday held talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Moscow on bilateral trade and the current geopolitical situation, the Kremlin said in a statement. 

Putin said that Indonesia has become a full member of BRICS, which represents yet another opportunity for cooperation, similar to cooperation between Indonesia and the Eurasian Economic Union. Subianto expressed gratitude to Russia for its support in helping Indonesia join BRICS in such a short period of time.

According to Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilyov, Russia has received a request from Indonesia for the supply of petroleum products and the parties have already started working on long-term contracts.