KYIV, Jan 23 – Ukraine has placed EUR 1.25 billion eurobonds at 4.375% per annum, the Finance Ministry of Ukraine reported late on Wednesday.

"Ukraine announces the pricing of the new benchmark eurobonds in euros in a principal amount of EUR 1.25 billion with a final maturity of January 27, 2030. The newly issued notes will bear interest at the rate of 4.375% per annum," the ministry said on its website.

The new issue is expected to be rated B by Standard & Poor's and B by Fitch.