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As the dialogue progressed, attention shifted to a mineral deal deemed essential by many analysts. MacCallum emphasized that achieving peacekeeping forces was premature until fundamental agreements, like the mineral deal, were finalized.
Pompeo pointed out that the meeting showcased different perspectives on the conflict. He alluded to the discrepancies presented by Zelensky, who claimed his country had been abandoned. Pompeo refuted this by stating that U.S. aid had been vital for Ukraine’s resistance against Russian incursions. It highlighted the public's heightened awareness of the very real risks of miscalculated or ineffective diplomacy that could endanger global security.