Indonesia-Soviet Union relations (21st Century Crisis)

Indonesia-Soviet Union relations are the bilateral relations between the Republic of Indonesia and the Union of Sublime Soviet Republics. Currently, Soviet-Indonesian relations have been positive. Indonesia is currently considered one of the Soviet Union's most important Southeast Asian allies, since both countries share a mutual hate against the United States, due to the CIA Bombings of Indonesia. Indonesia also purchases large amounts of Soviet equipment for its military. Indonesia also imports oil and natural gas from the Soviet Union. The Soviet Union on the other hand imports coffee and rice from Indonesia. HISTORY In 2005, Soviet-Indonesian relations took a strain, with the Soviet government accusing the Indonesian government of purposefully and intentionally funding the persecution of Christian Indonesians. The Soviet ambassador to Indonesia, Vadim Vodev was recalled to Moscow. In addition, Soviet Muslims in Indonesia (mostly tourists and exchange students) that supported Moscow's claims were victims of attacks by Muslim hardliners. Soviet military leaders threatened to use force against Indonesia if necessary if Jakarta did not properly address the issue. Moscow suspended all travels to Indonesia until it was safe. Moscow also warned Indonesia that it would cut oil and gas exports if it did not ensure safety for Soviet workers delivering those materials. In 2014, with the victory of Hassanul Dawud of the Unitarian Party of Indonesia, persecution of Christians and Chinese-Indonesians decreased as Dawud called on to increased Soviet military aid in fighting hardliner Islamists. Beginning at this point, military relations and cooperations between Indonesia and the Soviet Union reached an all-time high. The Americans and NATO feared an Indonesian entry into the Soviet sphere of influence and did not take Indonesia's cooperation with the Soviets positively. Many Muslim hardliners in Indonesia called for President Dawud's impeachment, along with the governments of Malaysia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, North Syria and Uyghurstan, claiming that Dawud was a kafir in disguise persecuting Muslims. Soviet and Vietnamese troops helped Indonesian troops in the Sulawesi Conflict. In 2015, Indonesia increased importing military supplies from the Soviet Union, buying AKM rifles and small arms.