< IMG Title = "Indonesia will not accept military aircraft of the Russian Federation on its territory — Australia Ministry of Defense" Width = "632" Height = "356" SRC = "https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/16/richard-marles-632x356.jpg" class = "Main-image-thumbnail wp-Post-image" Alt = "Ministra defending Australia Richard Marls" Fetchpriority = "High" srcset = "https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/16/richard-marles-632x356.jpg 632W, https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/16/richard-marles-300x169.jpg 300w, https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/16/richard-marles-768x432.jpg 768w https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/16/richard-marles-200x113.jpg 200w, https://cdn.fakty.com.ua/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/16/richard-marles.jpg 1280W "SIZES =" (MAX-WIDTH: 632PX) 100VW, 632PX "Decoding =" ASYNC " /> < p > Australian Minister of Defense Richard Marls said that Indonesia categorically rejected the possibility of placing Russian military aircraft on its territory.
< p > he announced this after a conversation with his Indonesian colleague Shafri Shamsuddin, reports Bloomberg.
< h2 >Indonesia against the placement of military aircraft of the Russian Federation on its territory< p > Previously, the Janes publication published a material about the allegedly request of Russia to use the airbase in the Papua province for its aircraft. this information caused serious anxiety in Australia, especially considering the approach of general elections.
< blockquote >< p > — He clearly made it clear to me that there were no prospects for the placement of Russian aircraft in Indonesia, and that similar messages — Just not true, — Marls emphasized.
< p > according to Janes, Russia asked for access to the manuhua air base, which is located less than 1400 kilometers from the Australian city of Darwin. this information immediately scattered through the Australian media and caused an acute reaction of the public and politicians. Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov, commenting on the situation, noted that “ there are many different fake news and media publications, including sensitive themes ” Commented.
< p > Australia’s legal opposition promptly used the situation by accusing the government of neglecting national security.
< p > However, the leader of the liberals Peter Datton was criticized after a false statement, the initiative allegedly came from the president of Indonesia. Foreign Minister of Australia Penny Vong called such words unreasonable and unacceptable in public space.
< p > Despite loud statements and speculation, there was no officially confirmation of the real request from Russia.
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