Gazprom’s First Annual Loss Since 1999
Russian energy behemoth Gazprom faced its first annual loss since 1999, marking a significant downturn attributed to dwindling gas exports and Western sanctions. The state-owned company reported a staggering net loss of 629 billion rubles (.7 billion) in 2023, in stark contrast to the .2 billion net profit recorded in 2022. This financial setback follows…