Just as obvious…
Russia Explains Why It Liquidated Its US Treasurys
So to sum it all up, Russia liquidated its US Treasury holdings:
The rise of the mulipolar world – to send a geopolitical message to the world over US sanctions bullying;
Dedollarisation – to enable the redistribution of reserves in favor of gold; and
Preparation for a global reset – due to “the feeling of impending trouble in the world economy.”
https://www.lewrockwell.com/2018/08/tyler-durden/russia-explains-why-it-liquidated-its-us-treasurys/