Fitch expects the next program tranche (possibly USD1.9 billion) for Ukraine next year after the approval of the 2018 budget and an agreement between the IMF and the government regarding changes to the formula to adjust household heating tariffs, Fitch Ratings said in a press release.
Fitch Ratings has maintained the forecast of Ukraine's economic growth at 2% in 2017 and improved growth forecast for 2018 to 3.2% from 3%, according to Fitch's press release.