Russia - Indonesia Arms Deal
Guide Note: Sept 6, 2007: Vladimir Putin visited Indonesia for one day to witness the signing of an arms deal between the Russia and Indonesia. The deal in Jakarta will give Indonesia a state loan of $1bn (£500m) to buy Russian arms.
Fast Facts:
- Indonesia's defence minister: "Part of [the deal with Russia] is to reduce our dependency on the United States"
- signalling Russia's intent to extend its influence in another country with traditionally close links to the US
The Mahalo Top 7
- Herald Sun: "Russia and Indonesia sign arms deal" (Sept 7, 2007)
- ABC News (Aus): Russia, Indonesia sign $1.2b arms deal (Sept 6, 2007)
- Washington Post: Indonesia to Buy $1B in Arms From Russia (Sept 6, 2007)
- Guardian Unlimited: "Putin signs Indonesia arms deal" (Sept 6, 2007)
- BBC News: Russia, Indonesia agree arms deal (Sept 6, 2007)
- Al Jazeera: Jakarta Seals Russian Arms Deal (Sept 6, 2007)
- International Herald Tribune: Billions in trade deals expected during Putin's visit to Indonesia (Sept 6, 2007)
Russia - Indonesia Arms Deal Recent News Stories
- Google News: Russia Indonesia Arms Deal
- TIME: Asia's Call to Arms (Sept 14, 2007)
- VOA News: Indonesia-Russia Arms Deal Raises Concern (Sept 11, 2007)
- RIA Novosti: Russia signs deal on $1 bln loan to Indonesia for arms purchases (Sept 6, 2007)
- Sydney Morning Herald: The Russians are coming (Sept 6, 2007)
- Reuters: Indonesia, Russia seal defence deal on Putin visit (Sept 6, 2007)
- New York Times: Russian Widens Its Asian Reach With Arms Deals (Sept 6, 2007)
Russia - Indonesia Arms Deal Central Figures
- Vladimir Putin
- Wikipedia: Vladimir Putin
- Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
- Wikipedia: Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
- BBC News: Profile: Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
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