Fitch is a leading international ratings organisation which provides International long term credit ratings (LTCR). The Fitch rating for Ukraine is BB-. BB rating indicates a speculative investment. This indicates a possible credit risk, especially due to adverse economic change over a period of time. However it also indicates that financial commitments would probably be met as financial or business alternatives may be available. It also indicates that these securities are not investment grade. Standard and Poors have also rated Ukraine BB-. S&P provides independent credit ratings, indices (Index), risk evaluation, investment research, data and valuation. It is considered one of the countries forerunners for the same. Moody’s another Global Credit Research Service has rated Ukraine as a B1 which suggests that financial obligations are speculative and subject to high credit risk.

All the same in the last five years Ukraine has seen a steady economic growth. Further growth is expected and in part is thanks to its good consumer market, government policies, an educated labour force, a well developed transport infrastructure and a highly developed base for scientific research and development.