MOSCOW Gazprom, Russia's state-owned energy company, announced Saturday that it will halt natural gas supplies to Moldova starting with the new year on Jan. 1, citing breaches of contract and unresolved payment disputes. In a statement, Gazprom accused Moldova's gas operator, Moldovagaz, of repeatedly failing to meet payment obligations, describing this as a significant violation of their agreement. "Due to the Moldovan side's refusal to settle arrears for gas supplies, Gazprom PJSC has