Russian government looks to Gazprom dividend for budget boost

Many Russian-watchers see Gazprom as a government tool to pressure European gas markets and fund the continuing military offensive in Ukraine

Listening: Gazprom executive board chairman Alexei Miller listens to a delegate at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia
Listening: Gazprom executive board chairman Alexei Miller listens to a delegate at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum in RussiaPhoto: REUTERS/SCANPIX
Published 1 September 2022, 09:56Updated 7 September 2022, 10:58