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Radityo Dharmaputra, Lecturer in Russian and Eastern European Studies, Department of International Relations, Universitas Airlangga, Universitas Airlangga

Why many Indonesian experts are pro-Russia and ignoring Ukraine's perspective

Russian President Vladimir Putin. Antonio Bronic/Antara Foto/Reuters

Indonesia, the current host for the G20 summit, has not joined the chorus of nations, particularly western countries, in condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has displaced 11 million Ukrainians and devastated its cities and towns.

Some observers have criticised Indonesia for being pragmatic, calling the country a “fence sitter”. But public discussion in Indonesia, especially on social media, indicates support for Russia’s aggression.

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