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Shelved airbase gambit fails to clarify Russia’s long-term ambitions

Andrew Tillett
Andrew TillettForeign affairs, defence correspondent
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Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin had little time for small talk.

When the request came from Defence Minister Richard Marles on Tuesday for a phone call regarding disturbing revelations that Russia wanted to base military aircraft in eastern Indonesia, Sjamsoeddin quickly granted it.

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Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com
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