Here are several potential pitfalls for Russia if it decides to further cut its dependence on the US dollar by buying up Chinese yuan on the currency market. Some of these pitfalls include: Currency risk: Like any currency, the value of the Chinese yuan can fluctuate, and Russia would be exposed to this risk if it decided to hold a large amount of yuan. If the value of the … [Read more...] about Russia is moving to cut its dependence on the US dollar by buying up Chinese yuan on the currency market