Putin hits back at claims by 'jealous people' that Russia is becoming dependent on China, days after meeting with Xi Jinping

• Putin dismissed claims that Russia is too dependent on China as coming from "jealous people."
• In televised remarks, Russia's president said Russia valued its "mutual relationship" with China. 
• The remarks come a few days after Putin met with China's President Xi Jinping.

Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected suggestions that Moscow is becoming overly dependent on China on Sunday, just a few days after meeting with China's President Xi Jinping.