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Russian media is finally admitting some uncomfortable truths.
Over the past three years, Vladimir Putin has sold off around 71% of Russia’s gold reserves held in the National Wealth Fund. Back in May 2022, the fund contained 554.9 tons of gold, but as of January 1, 2026, that figure has collapsed to just 160.2 tons — now parked in anonymous accounts at the Central Bank. 😳
As it stands today, the National Wealth Fund’s total liquid assets, including gold and yuan, amount to roughly $4.1 trillion rubles. Analysts are sounding the alarm: if oil prices and the ruble remain at current levels, Russia could be forced to withdraw another 60% of what’s left this year alone — roughly $2.5 trillion rubles — leaving the country with dangerously thin financial reserves.
This isn’t just abstract math on a balance sheet. It signals that Russia’s financial safety net is shrinking fast, potentially limiting its ability to fund infrastructure, social programs, and even military operations.
The real question now is simple — how long can Moscow keep spending before the money runs out? ⚠️💥
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