Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed concern over a report that Russia seeks to base military aircraft in Indonesia’s Papua region, emphasizing Australia’s opposition to Russian influence. His deputy, Richard Marles, noted that Indonesia has yet to respond to the request from Russia, while Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirmed the government is seeking clarification on the situation. Analysts suggest that Indonesia, adhering to a non-aligned foreign policy, is unlikely to grant such a request due to potential geopolitical repercussions and its commitment to maintaining independence in military affairs.
