No real shock that one but Moody’s explain anyway

  • Outlook: Negative
  • Downgrade driven by escalation of Ukraine political crisis reflected by recent regime change in Kiev as well as annexation of Crimea
  • Cites stressed external liquidity position, withdrawal of Russian financial support and rise in gas import prices

We’ll also have to keep an eye on the gas problems facing Ukraine after they asked European countries for emergency help with supplies.