The 1878 Congress of Berlin

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The Congress of Berlin (1878) was primarily aimed at addressing the issues arising from the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878) and the Treaty of San Stefano, which had ended the war in favor of Russia. The Congress led to the revision of this treaty to limit Russian gains and reduce the size of Bulgaria, which had been significantly enlarged in favor of Russia. This was done to maintain the balance of power in Europe but at the expense of the Ottoman Empire (Turkey), which lost significant territories and influence in the Balkans as a result.