Jakarta, April 14 -- Although Iran has responded positively to Indonesia's request to allow two Pertamina tankers safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has opted to pursue more reliable alternative energy sources.

In the early hours of April 13, Prabowo arrived in Moscow, Russia, accompanied by Foreign Minister Sugiono, Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia, and Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya.

The purpose of the visit was clear: to meet President Vladimir Putin and discuss the global geopolitical situation and national energy security.

This is not Prabowo's first visit to Russia or meeting with Putin. Since he was still president-elect, his meeting in Moscow in Ju...