For the first time I saw a Ukrainian woman affected by the war. BBC journalist on the dialogue with Trump.

BBC Ukraine correspondent Myroslava Petsia shared her impressions of meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. She noted that Trump understands what the price of war is for her family, and this deeply impacted her. Additionally, she is struck by the fact that Trump sent greetings to her husband, which was a surprise for the journalist.

«It seems Trump realized the price my family pays for this war», Petsia said. «Never in my life did I expect Donald Trump to send greetings to my husband».

While not directly participating in the meeting between Trump and Zelensky, the journalist successfully asked the U.S. president about the possibility of supplying Ukraine with Patriot air defense systems. Trump supported the idea, noting that these missile systems are very effective and should be considered for delivery to Ukraine.

Support for Ukraine in the context of security

During the conversation with the BBC journalist, President Trump demonstrated his willingness to discuss issues of support for Ukraine in the field of security and defense. This may be an important signal for the country, especially given the escalation of the conflict in eastern Ukraine.

The Ukrainian correspondent left a positive impression from the conversation with President Trump, emphasizing his understanding of the importance of peace for families affected by the war. Additionally, Trump expressed support for supplying Ukraine with missile defense systems, which could strengthen the country's defense capabilities in the face of geopolitical challenges. This is an important signal for Ukraine in the context of support from a key partner.