Group 1 - Malaysia's King, Ibrahim, will make a state visit to Russia from May 5 to 10, marking the first such visit since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1967, seen as a significant milestone in bilateral relations [1] - The visit includes a formal welcome ceremony in Moscow and a bilateral meeting with President Putin on May 6, focusing on the deepening of Russia-Malaysia relations and various international and regional issues [1] - As the current chair of ASEAN, Malaysia aims to play a key role in enhancing strategic cooperation between Russia and ASEAN, with Russia having been a comprehensive dialogue partner since 1996 [1] Group 2 - Russian officials, including President Putin's press secretary, emphasize the importance of bilateral relations with Malaysia, indicating that the upcoming talks will cover numerous topics [2] - The Chairman of the Federation Council, Matviyenko, stated that Ibrahim's visit will provide new momentum for the relationship and welcomed Malaysia as a partner in the BRICS group [2]