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US
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Takes Effect, Reshaping Global Trade
The deal creates one of the world’s largest free‑trade zones as Brussels looks to diversify trade beyond the US and China.
May 1, 2026
Energy
Russia Agrees to Supply Indonesia With Up to 150 Million Barrels of Oil
The deal follows Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s recent visit to Moscow as Jakarta seeks to secure alternative oil supplies amid Middle East disruptions.
April 23, 2026
Russia
Russian Naval Ships Dock in Jakarta For Joint Exercises
Jakarta, while defending its non-aligned diplomatic posture, last year joined the BRICS bloc of emerging economies that includes Russia and US foe China.
March 31, 2026
Ukraine
Kidnapped Ukrainian Found Dismembered on Bali Beach After $10M Ransom Demand
Ihor Komarov disappeared on Feb. 15 after being abducted in the resort town of Jimbaran. Police say he had been riding a motorbike with a friend when a group of assailants forced him into a car.
March 6, 2026
Georgia
EU Moves to Sanction Ports in Georgia and Indonesia Over Russian Oil Trade
The EU has proposed sanctioning ports in Georgia and Indonesia over their role in handling Russian oil, according to a document seen by Reuters.
Feb. 9, 2026
Russia
Joint Russia Sea Drills Signal Start of Indonesian Foreign Policy Shift
Indonesia has long maintained a neutral foreign policy and refuses to take sides in the Russia-Ukraine war, but Prabowo has called for stronger ties with Moscow.
Nov. 3, 2024
Zelensky
OPINION: Indonesian President-Elect Prabowo’s Proposal for Ending Russo-Ukrainian War
A ceasefire, demilitarized zone, humanitarian corridor, international mediation, peace conference, economic cooperation, and political reforms could pave the way for a lasting resolution.
June 11, 2024
Ukraine
OPINION: Trouble in Paradise: Bali's Battle with Misbehaving Tourists and Visa Regulations
As the Balinese authorities consider ending visas on arrival for Ukrainians and Russians, many Ukrainians feel unfairly implicated in the misbehavior of Russian visitors.
Jan. 16, 2024