Russia wins Chinese backing in showdown over Ukraine

Ukraine says its military has benefited from the influx of foreign weaponry that has bolstered the military's Soviet-era stockpile

Russia has deployed over 100,000 troops and heavy weaponry along Ukraine's borders, according to Washington

Russia won China's backing in its showdown with the West over Ukraine on Friday, as Beijing agreed with Moscow that the US-led NATO military alliance should not admit new members.

Erdogan has tried to position Turkey, which is a member of NATO, as a neutral mediator close to both Moscow and Kyiv.