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Russian sanctions on Turkey to have limited effect: EBRD
The effect of sanctions imposed on Turkey by Russia will be limited, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said on Dec. 7.
The Russian sanctions were imposed after a fighter jet which had violated Turkish airspace was shot down on Nov. 24. Moscow later announced it was a Russian aircraft.
FT: Russians Find Bulgaria Good Place to Buy Second Home
Bulgaria has become a popular destination for middle-class Russians to buy a second home, the Financial Times wrote on Sunday.
Der Spiegel: Putin Seeks to Influence Bulgarian Policy-Making
Russian President Vladimir Putin is doing his best to influence policy-making in individual member states, particularly in Bulgaria, German magazine Der Spiegel wrote on Monday.
Russian Investment in Bulgaria Nearing USD 2 B in Decade - FM Lavrov
Corporate investment into the Bulgarian economy has been almost USD 2 B over the last 10 years, Russia's Foreign Minister has said hours ahead of a visit to Sofia.
Sergey Lavrov has told Focus News Agency that bilateral trade turnover was USD 2.9 B (BGN 4.17 B) last year, citing the numbers as an example for successful commercial and economic relations.