Russia returns to Gold standard
COMEDY GOLD
https://gettr.com/post/pxya2e29ae
The government will abolish the VAT (tax) on bullion. This Bill will go to the State Duma on March 4. Going forward - when purchasing gold bars or other precious metals from a bank, the 20% current tax on top of its value will not apply.
This is a way to ensure people can invest securely in something other than the dollar (usually people hold their cash in dollars as the ruble is volatile.)
- Counter sanctions commission. t.me/Whiplash347/94331
UPDATE: Links added
https://mobile.twitter.com/KingKong9888/status/1499010224744644609
Indeed, with the Ruble down 30% in a week, this at least gives them the option to protect their wealth with gold.
I feel like if the CAD plummeted 30% in a week in Canada, Trudope would probably seize Canadians' gold instead of making a gesture for the people like Russia has.