Australian PM voices concern after report Russia requested access to Indonesia air force base

Anthony Albanese says ‘obviously do not want to see Russian influence in our region’, and analysts say it is unlikely the unusual request would be grantedAustralian prime minister Anthony Albanese has said officials are seeking further information after a report emerged that Russia is seeking to base military aircraft in Indonesia’s remote Papua region, on Australia’s northern doorstep.Albanese said on Tuesday: “We obviously do not want to see Russian influence in our region, very clearly. Continue reading...

Australian PM voices concern after report Russia requested access to Indonesia air force base

Anthony Albanese says ‘obviously do not want to see Russian influence in our region’, and analysts say it is unlikely the unusual request would be granted

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese has said officials are seeking further information after a report emerged that Russia is seeking to base military aircraft in Indonesia’s remote Papua region, on Australia’s northern doorstep.

Albanese said on Tuesday: “We obviously do not want to see Russian influence in our region, very clearly. Continue reading...