KIEV, Feb. 13 – Fitch Ratings has affirmed NJSC Naftogaz Ukrayiny's long-term foreign and local currency issuer default ratings (IDR) at 'CCC,' Fitch said in a statement.

Naftogaz's ratings are aligned with those of Ukraine (CCC), its sole shareholder, and reflect its strong links with the state, the continued weakness of the company's financial profile and its exposure to political risks, Fitch said.