if putin’s buying gold and unloading dollars, the last thing he would want to do is announce it widely – until he has as much gold as he wants. such an announcement, or backing russia’s currency with gold would be likely (imo) to raise the pog and drop the po$. perhaps sharply!
he may be setting up to do that, but is still playing a waiting game to get as many ounces as possible for the $ he has to spend….
….when (if ever?) would he decide he has enough? that’s the question!! i suspect he’s playing his cards close to his vest