can't access is because that's money they have over 640 billion in reserves, that's money they could use to prop up the ruble and finance the violence machine in ukraine now and now they won't be able to do that. >> what you're talking about s, the 640 approbillion in reservee rainy day fund putin has been amassing to insulate himself for this very occasion. why this time can't he access it? >> that's right. the reason he can't access it is because the sanctions that have been announced prohibit u.s. persons and european persons from -- and persons, individuals and businesses from engaging in any transactions with the central bank. that doesn't mean their assets are frozen. there are no transactions that are allowed then the money can't be accessed for use. it doesn't shield president