... affected the reduction in extraction costs and improved financial results (the tax exemption was granted to support Gazprom's investment program). Secondly, some cost savings may be linked to the optimization of operational expenses and the reduction of ... ... almost two-thirds of the loss were "compensated" due to tax assets. Such tax optimization is standard practice in corporate reporting: the company legally minimizes tax contributions in loss periods and reflects expected savings in its reports....

... unacceptable retaliatory strike in the event of an attack. However, with the intensification of geopolitical competition, Beijing is investing in expanding and modernizing its forces. Today, China possesses a nuclear triad: A powerful arsenal of ground-based ... ... nuclear forces and a new arms race mean increased defense budgets in many countries. Major defense contractors (rocket and space corporations, submarine producers, control systems) may receive new contracts. Long-term investors might want to pay attention ...