Prabowo Departs for Moscow Ahead of Midnight
President Prabowo Subianto began his journey to Moscow, Russia, on Sunday, 12 April 2026. Prabowo left Indonesia on the presidential aircraft ahead of midnight.
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya stated that Prabowo is travelling to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Gerindra Party Chairman took off from TNI AU Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base, Jakarta, around 23:10 WIB.
Ahead of midnight on Sunday, 12 April 2026, President Prabowo Subianto departed for Moscow, Russia,” said Teddy in a written statement released by the Presidential Secretariat after Prabowo’s departure.
Teddy explained that Prabowo will undertake a journey of approximately 12 hours of nonstop flight using the national carrier Garuda Indonesia. The President is expected to arrive in Russia on Monday morning local time.
Upon departing from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base, Prabowo was seen off by several cabinet officials. Among them were Vice President Gibran Rakabuming, State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi, TNI Commander Agus Subiyanto, National Police Chief Listyo Sigit Prabowo, and Head of the State Intelligence Agency Muhammad Herindra.
Several other officials are accompanying Prabowo to Russia. Those joining Prabowo’s entourage include Foreign Minister Sugiono, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia, and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.
Foreign Minister Sugiono had previously outlined the plans for the meeting. “He (Prabowo) will meet with President Putin,” said Sugiono in a video statement quoted on Sunday, 12 April 2026.
Sugiono stated that Prabowo will discuss the global geopolitical situation with Putin, particularly regarding the energy situation such as fluctuating oil fuel amid conflicts in various regions. “Because this is something that is very strategic in nature for the Indonesian nation,” said this Gerindra Party General Secretary.
The visit in April 2026 will be Prabowo’s third trip to Russia as president. The former defence minister had previously visited Russia in June and December 2025. Prabowo met with Putin on both occasions.