MOSCOW, December 14. /TASS/. Fixed capital investments increased in Russia by 10%, President Vladimir Putin said at the combined Direct Line Q&A session and year-end press conference.

"The 10-percent growth of investments in fixed capital is particularly contributing to such positive sentiment," Putin said.

This guarantees sustainable development in the midterm, Putin said. "If funds are invested, production will expand, jobs will be created," he added.