Impounding Russian gold and money as western weapon was a profoundly short sighted tactic. It convinced other nations that if they do not follow our rules, we will grab their cash.
Having the reserve currency means you can’t use it for a weapon. If you do, you kill the goose that lays the golden eggs.
"Short Pants" Blinken, "Cookies" and The Tater haven't figured that out yet.
Exactly why the potential for a new BRICs currency has grown exponentially.