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Gold reserves are finite, unlike fiat money which can be printed endlessly—up to a point. As Russia accelerates its gold sales, it edges nearer to depleting its holdings entirely. Currently, approximately 57% of the nation’s gold in the National Wealth Fund has been sold, reducing the reserves from over 400 tons to around 173 tons.
Once these reserves run out, Russia will be forced to rely solely on printed currency, risking hyperinflation and economic collapse. It’s a perilous path that signifies the country's mounting desperation.