Indonesia Faces Disasters as Prabowo Visits Russia

In September 2026, Indonesia is dealing with multiple disasters, including ash disruption from the Anak Krakatau volcano that forced airports to close and has now eased. The government has suspended nearly 2,000 free meal kitchens for breaching sanitation rules, and the mitigation budget is under scrutiny. Amid these crises, the government is defending a trip to Russia by Prabowo. The trip has drawn criticism as the country grapples with domestic emergencies.