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The war on Ukraine sparks foreign capital flight in China. The West de-russifies its energy mix,

and we reveal options for Moscow's $140 billion gold chest.

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Soaring gas and electricity prices are piling pressure on Western governments and forcing

them to wean themselves off Russian energy faster than anyone expected.

In Moscow, sanctions are squeezing the economy, which may prompt Vladimir Putin to explore a sale of the

country's gold stores. And China, one of Russia's allies, is experiencing collateral damage

as foreign investors pull their money out of Beijing. First, Pete Sweeney and I discuss how close

ties with Moscow are making foreign investors jittery in China.

Next up, I chat to George Hay about Vladimir Putin's decision to demand payment for hydrocarbon

and rubles and how that might accelerate the West decoupling from Russian energy.

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