That in it self is reason for Putin to nationalize the CBR so the gold isn’t UkraineCorzined.
Putin is smart, still taking uncle buck for oil and gas instead of insisting on PM for payment, unlike simpletons as myself crying for gold backing.
He then surrepitiously purchases gold on the DL, not spooking the gold market lows and US$ highs.
Confucius say smart Ruskie follow Chinese path.