Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, where the two sides agreed to deepen cooperation in energy, downstream industry and other economic sectors, while officials said they were working on possible long-term oil supply contracts, Nikkei Asia reported on April 14. Separately, Indonesia and the United States announced a new Major Defense Cooperation Partnership covering military modernization, training, interoperability, drills, maritime security and advanced defense capabilities, according to a joint statement released on April 13.

The parallel moves come amid the Iran war energy shock and growing constraints on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which are increasing pressure on fuel-importing countries to secure alternative supplies and stabilize domestic costs. They also reflect Jakarta's effort to strengthen military capabilities and preserve leverage with Washington even as it broadens practical cooperation with Moscow.