LONDON, Nov. 14 ??“ Fitch, an international ratings agency, affirmed long-term and short-term ratings of Privatbank, Ukraine??™s largest commercial bank, at ???B??™, adding the outlook for the long-term rating is positive.

Privatbank's ratings reflect Fitch's view of the strong propensity of the Ukrainian authorities to provide support for the bank in case of need, based on Privat's size and importance to the banking sector, Fitch said in a press release.