Pelosi suggests Biden-Putin summit contingent on Lavrov talks being “successful”

The transcript discusses the potential threat of an invasion and the diplomatic efforts to prevent it. The President's openness to a meeting with Putin is contingent on successful diplomatic talks and no invasion of Ukraine. Emphasis is placed on diplomacy and deterrence to maintain peace in Europe, drawing on historical lessons from past world wars. The main objective is to achieve peace without conflict, highlighting that the issue is not with the Russian people but with maintaining clear objectives.

What historical context does the speaker reference to emphasize the importance of peace?

What does the speaker imply about the relationship with the people of Russia?