OREANDA-NEWS. Fitch Ratings has today affirmed Russia-based JSC Impexbank's ratings at Issuer Default 'BBB-' (BBB minus) with a Stable Outlook, Short-term 'F3', Individual 'D/E' and Support '2' and simultaneously withdrawn them.

The Long-term 'BBB-' (BBB minus) rating of Impexbank's USD100 million eurobond issue due 29 June 2007 is also affirmed and withdrawn.

Fitch will no longer provide rating coverage for Impexbank and its debt issues.