Triple Alliance:
- Germany
- Austria-Hungary
- Italy
Triple Entente:
- Russia
- France
- United Kingdom
The Triple Alliance was formed in 1882 between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy, and was meant to ensure mutual defense in the event of war. The Triple Entente, on the other hand, was formed in 1907 between Russia, France, and the United Kingdom, and was meant to counterbalance the influence of the Triple Alliance and to maintain a balance of power in Europe.