Russian official visits Indonesia and Malaysia for defence talks

Sergei Shoigu, secretary of the Russian Security Council, is close to Putin

20250224 Russian Security Council's Secretary Sergei Shoigu

Sergei Shoigu was Russia's powerful defense minister from 2012 until President Vladimir Putin moved him in May last year. (Photo by Kremlin via Reuters)

February 24, 2025 19:37 JST

(Reuters) -- Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu, an ally of President Vladimir Putin, has started a working visit to Indonesia and Malaysia on Monday to discuss security and defence issues, Russian news agencies reported.

RIA state news agency cited the press office of the Security Council as saying the trip will last until February 28.