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In a notable shift, the new U.S. Defense Secretary emphasized President Trump's vision for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict. While supporting Ukraine's sovereignty remains a priority, the U.S. administration is realistic about the possibilities. It was conveyed that the goal of restoring Ukraine to its pre-war borders may not be attainable without prolonging the conflict and inflicting further suffering. Instead, peace must be pursued with robust security guarantees—assuring that aggression does not resurface.