"Agency analysts maintain a high appreciation of the consistent government policy aimed at absorbing external shocks and stimulating economic growth," the agency reports to RIA Novosti.

Earlier it was reported that S & P maintained Russia's rating at BBB- with a stable outlook.

At the same time, the agency admitted that they could "take a negative effect in the next 24 months in the event of geopolitical events that would lead to a significant tightening of sanctions by foreign governments against Russia."