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Al Jazeera·RU · UA·about 12 hours ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a greeting to participants in the final stage of the 6th International Olympiad on Financial Security, highlighting its role in youth education and the International Financial Security Movement. The event, which brings together 700 students, is part of Russia's broader soft-power and educational outreach. This is a routine ceremonial message with no immediate policy or market implications.