Putin denies military alliance with China and reassures India and the West.

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 said that Russia valued its "mutual relationship" with China and that the two countries were not creating any military alliance. 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 the country.