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4/3/2022 Rating announcement EN
Scope downgrades Russia’s ratings to CCC and places them under review for downgrade
The severe strengthening in sanctions with an associated weakening of credit fundamentals and the imposition of capital controls signalling less willingness to service debt drive the downgrade. Increasing event risk drives the ratings review.
1/3/2022 Rating announcement EN
Scope downgrades Russia’s ratings to BB+ and places them under review for downgrade
The severe strengthening in sanctions with an associated weakening of credit fundamentals and elevated geopolitical risk drive the downgrade. Increasing event risk drives the placement of the ratings under review.
29/10/2021 Rating announcement EN
Scope upgrades Russia's long-term credit rating to BBB+; Outlook Stable
A prudent policy framework and robust external and fiscal balance sheets drive the rating upgrade. Low growth potential, vulnerabilities to geopolitical risk, weak governance and high commodity dependence remain core rating constraints.
17/1/2020 Rating announcement EN
Scope upgrades Russia’s long-term credit rating to BBB, and revises the Outlook to Stable
Strengthened policy framework, robust fiscal and external position drive the upgrade. Low growth potential, vulnerabilities to geopolitical risk and weak governance remain rating constraints.
26/7/2019 Rating announcement EN
Scope affirms Russia’s long-term credit rating of BBB- and changes the Outlook to Positive
Robust public finances and strengthening external resilience drive the outlook change. Low growth potential, vulnerabilities to geopolitical risk and weak governance remain rating constraints.