“We reaffirm our rating of 'BBB- / A-3' in foreign currency and 'BBB / A-2' in local currency ... for Russia.
The forecast is stable, "RIA Novosti quotes the agency's message.
In January, S&P affirmed Russia's foreign currency rating at 'BBB- / A-3'.
Independent financial and economic expert Alexander Trifonov, in an interview with FBA "Economics Today", said that the last meeting of the presidents of Russia and the United States reduced the risks for financial markets and gave the ruble hope for growth.