Indirectly, Elrond was instrumental in the success of Frodo's quest in Mordor. An anecdote that only those who have read J.R.R. Tolkien's books can understand.
Why doesn't Aragorn follow Frodo? A controversial choice among fans
At the end of The Fellowship of the Ring, the group splits up. After being caught and then attacked by the Uruk-Haë, Boromir succumbs to his wounds, Merry and Pippin are captured, Frodo and Sam cross the Anduin to continue their quest to destroy the Ring. As for Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli, they decide not to follow Frodo and try to save the two imprisoned Hobbits.
A choice that may seem incomprehensible to some viewers. They cannot imagine for a single second that two Hobbits could survive on the hostile moors of Middle-earth, without the support of the three seasoned fighters. The fans probably felt that it was more important to save the Ring-bearer, rather than to go and save Merry and Pippin. This misunderstanding actually comes from the pace of the film, including the sequence of the passage of Amon Hen is very sustained, in order to keep the viewer in suspense and to maintain this epic side. Aragorn's choice seems thoughtless. But in reality, the ranger pauses for a while and studies the question, then finally opts for the second option, thinking that helping Frodo to This moment is futile, and he has chosen to carry his burden alone (this is also why Frodo does not want to take Sam with him).
Elrond, decisive in the success of the quest for the One Ring
Here again, this choice seems controversial. Leaving Frodo alone to carry this burden and venture to Mordor without support seems like an unreasonable idea. Especially since at the Council of Elrond, all the members ensured to help the Hobbit in his quest, whatever the cost. In reality, they have not taken any oath of loyalty to Rivendell. And there is a reason for that.
In the book, the Lord of Rivendell never asks the Fellowship to take an oath because he believes it would be too cumbersome and tricky to keep. He then anticipates certain inevitable separations, and thinks that loyalty inner peace takes precedence, while allowing members greater flexibility to react freely to unforeseen events.
In the book, he says: "The Fellowship must depart without an oath, for oaths are strong and dangerous, often bringing more sorrow than glory to those who keep them. You are bound only by the quest (...). The fate of the quest depends on each one, and some may have to separate, against their will, before the end."
Elrond thus foreshadows the separation of The Fellowship of the Ring at Amon Hen, and allows Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli to leave Frodo without feeling like they are breaking an oath of loyalty, and to avoid any remorse.
In a way, by saying this very important line, Elrond allowed Frodo and Sam to continue their quest without being overloaded in number, and therefore potentially to be more easily spotted. Moreover, they would probably never have encountered Gollum, who opened the way to Mordor for them, through the passage of the staircase. More generally, Elrond allowed the success in the quest for the One Ring. The Elven lord is definitely a crucial figure in the annihilation of Sauron, even from a distance.
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