Ukriane will get Swiss electrical equipment

Ukraine has sent a list of electrical equipment it needs to the Swiss government.

Russian attacks have hit utilities causing power blackouts during the height of winter.

The material needed is made in this country and Bern has authorized its export to the war torn country, but who will pay for it has yet to be worked out. 

The Swiss president , Guy Parmelin met with his Ukrainian counterpart - Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Davos.

A Swiss delegation also met US trade representatives - but details have not been released. 

US president Donald Trump criticised Switzerland during his speech. He said it was rich because the US allowed it to sell tax free watches in the United States.

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