MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's financial support package for Ukraine, which amounts to $15 billion (9.1 billion pounds) in bond purchases and a gas price discount, could support Ukraine's non-investment grade credit rating, rating agencies said.
Russia agreed a $15 billion bailout for Ukraine and slashed the price of gas exports on Tuesday. The aid may substantially ease external pressures for Ukraine and offer support for its 'B-' rating, an S&P analyst said on Wednesday.
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