but what is the point then to help someone (lets say russia help india with some co produce of weapons) if the one that is helped will not return favour at need? i mean you have a great technology you share with someone and he is not help you ...
you know for sure that usa is right wing and russia is left wing on political scene. one of them would be see if you help other side and they will have attention to what kind of own politics of india have
but in certain conditions one or both of russia and usa can ask india to choose someone as a permanent clear and close ally. did you taked this question in consideration?