>> we established a clear basis on how we intend to deal with russia and the u.s.-russia relationship. >> and biden leaning on a view that the u.s. sits in a stronger position than its counterpart and that a unified west can force a changed calculation. >> understand when you run a country that does not abide by international norms and yet you need those international norms to be somehow managed so that you can participate and the benefits will flow from that, it hurts you. >> it's a bet that many of boyden's predecessors have made before with limited success, underscoring a clear reality thought mat outcome of this summit won't likely be known for months. >> let's see what happened. you know, as that old expression goes. the proof of the pudding is in the eating. we're going to know shortly. >> reporter: wolf, u.s. officials think that could be anywhere between three and six months. several different dialogs are expected to continue in the months between the two side, and