Saudi Energy Minister Vows Loyalty to Russia 'Until Death Do Us Part'

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman vowed loyalty to Russia 'until death do us part' at the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on June 4, 2026. He justified his prolonged silence during the energy crisis, stating that panic loses control of the narrative. He announced the signing of 30 cooperation agreements between the private sectors of the two countries, redefining their energy alliance.