KYIV, Feb 22 - Ukraine barely improved its standing in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) in 2017, climbing to 130th place (among 180 countries) from 131st a year ago, according to a report by Transparency International.

"Figures 0-30 are a significant level of corruption, 31-60 - the state is trying to fight corruption," reads a report released by Transparency International.

According to the study, Ukraine rose from 29 points on a 100-point scale in 2016 to 30 and took 130th place.