Event Brief
Malaysian king’s Russia visit expected to aid oil deal
Filed: May 07, 2026 at 12:05 AM ET
Summary: Malaysia’s king visited Russia to help smooth a path for an oil deal.
WHO: Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar
WHAT: King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar’s visit to Moscow for talks tied to an oil deal
WHEN: May 06, 2026 at 11:48 PM ET
WHERE: Moscow, Russia
WHY: Malaysia is seeking alternative oil sources amid the fuel crisis linked to the Iran war.
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