First published by Money Metals Exchange here: https://www.moneymetals.com/news/2024/09/05/russia-to-dramatically-increase-its-gold-purchases-why-003434
<p><img src='https://www.moneymetals.com/uploads/content/Russia-to-Dramatically-Increase-Its-Gold-Purchases...-Why_-min.jpg'/></p>This workaround allows Russia and China, among other countries, to continue trade relations while circumventing restrictions on conventional financial channels.