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Albanese Says Russia Not Welcome in the Region, Indonesia Denies Russian Base Plan

Defence Minister Richard Marles provided some reassurance on the situation after speaking to his Indonesian counterpart.
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Albanese Says Russia Not Welcome in the Region, Indonesia Denies Russian Base Plan
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shakes hands with then-President of Indonesia Joko Widodo after making statements during the annual leaders' meeting, at Bogor Palace, Indonesia, Monday, June 6, 2022. AAP Image/Pool, Alex Ellinghausen
Monica O’Shea
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Amid a report that Russia was trying to station long-range military aircraft in Indonesia, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made it clear he did not want to see Russian influence within the region.

“We have a position, which is we stand with Ukraine, we regard Vladimir Putin as an authoritarian leader who has broken international law, who is attacking the sovereignty of the nation of Ukraine,” he said.

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]