Putin denies military alliance with China, accuses West of building WWI-like axis.

Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed claims that Russia is becoming too dependent on China, saying that the views of those criticizing the economic ties between the two countries come from "jealous people." Putin also denied creating any military alliance with China, although the two countries have cooperation in the sphere of military-technical interaction. The remarks come a few days after Putin met with China's President Xi Jinping, where China secured oil trade agreements and opportunities for Chinese businesses in Russia.