This isn’t portfolio management.

This is financial pressure.

Reports indicate Russia has liquidated 70%+ of its National Wealth Fund gold, slashing reserves from 500+ tons to ~170–180 tons.

That’s not strategy.

That’s necessity.

🧠 WHY THIS MATTERS

Gold is the last shield for sanctioned economies. When a nation starts selling it:

‱ Budget stress is rising 📉

‱ Sanctions are tightening 🔒

‱ Fiscal gaps are expanding đŸ•łïž

‱ Currency risk is increasing đŸ’±

Once gold buffers fall, policymakers lose a critical tool to defend inflation, confidence, and stability.

🌍 GLOBAL IMPLICATIONS

‱ Extra supply hits gold markets 📩

‱ Volatility increases ⚡

‱ Confirms the war is financial, not just military 💣💰

This isn’t strength.

It’s balance-sheet erosion under pressure.

📜 History is clear:

Nations don’t sell gold by choice.

They sell it when options disappear.

❓ The real question:

Does this weaken Russia long-term —

or is this the opening act of a deeper financial war? đŸŒđŸ”„

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