Note Putin in the article:
Given the geopolitical climate between Russia and the West, analysts believe it is likely that Moscow will cut reserves of euros and dollars, while seeking to boost its yuan currency and gold holdings.
Indeed, Russia's President Vladimir Putin said in May that it was essential for Russia to secure its gold reserves due to theuncertaineconomicclimate.
"For us (Russia and China) it is important to deposit those (gold and currency reserves) in a rational and secure way," he said, adding that both Russia and China were exploring ways to increase the use of nationalcurrenciesas an alternative to the dollar.