Moldovan President Says Audit Disproves $800 Million Gazprom Debt Claim

An audit carried out by an international firm has disproved Russian gas giant Gazprom's claim that the Moldovan government owes it $800 million, Moldovan President Maia Sandu was quoted as saying on September 3. The former Soviet republic, situated between Ukraine and EU member Romania, used to buy Russian natural gas. But in late 2021, Gazprom and its Moldovan subsidiary said it had accumulated hundreds of millions of dollars in debt that had to be repaid to ensure further stable supplies. Gazprom put the debt at $709 million a year ago, although the sum might have increased with the addition of interest. To read the original story by Reuters, click here.