JAKARTA -- Indonesia kicked off its first joint naval exercise with Russia on Monday, as its newly inaugurated president looks to deepen security ties with Moscow.
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Indonesia's Prabowo looks to deepen Russian ties in first joint naval drills
Exercise involving warships and weapons systems runs until Friday
An expert says new Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is aiming to contribute to peace and stability "through engaging with powers, not isolating them." © Reuters
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