India developed close ties with Russia because we were not ready then: US
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State Department Spokesperson Ned Price has acknowledged that India developed defence ties with Russia because the US was not ready for such a relationship when the Soviet Union and India drew close. But he said on Tuesday that despite India`s historical relationship with Russia, the US is a "partner of choice" for New Delhi and the ties with Washington, including in defence and security evolve.
