> India is russia’a ally and we shouldn't depend on it either. This statement lacks nuance regarding the dynamics of the region. India has to negotiate with C

> India is russia’a ally and we shouldn't depend on it either. This statement lacks nuance regarding the dynamics of the region. India has to negotiate with China, Pakistan, Russia, EU, US and others. India tries to balance the situation as best they know how, and each party doesn’t always get everything they want. Recently India had China right on their doorstep/border and I expect it put a bit of strain on the India-Russia relations due to the ties between Russia and China. It looks like that situation has cooled down some, which is positive. I’d prefer the US engage with India in a way that strengthens our shared values and our trading interests.