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SWBTATTReg

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1. Propping up the value of assets to stabilize the value of the ruble isn't working anymore, and I seem to recall that

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Fri Jan 23, 2026, 02:46 PM

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Russian gold, and other intangibles (like assets) are being sidelined for critical Russian needs (have been for a while), since the ruble is getting worthless.

I just worry about the impacts later, will Russia attack some of its wealthier neighbors to steal resources or bribe others ?

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Propping up the value of assets to stabilize the value of the ruble isn't working anymore, and I seem to recall that SWBTATTReg Friday #1

Can anyone else see the parallels with *rump's attack on the Fed? dickthegrouch Friday #2