Indonesia's new ambassador to Australia has defended the controversial plan for Russian President Vladimir Putin to be invited to the G20 summit in Bali.
Ambassador Siswo Pramono said the situation is no different to when former Prime Minister Tony Abbott invited Mr Putin to the Brisbane G20 summit in 2014 following the downing of MH17 and Russia's seizure of Crimea.
Indonesia could face boycotts if Moscow attends.
