The Group of Seven (G7) plans to intensify pressure on China due to suspicions about its military support for Russia, according to a draft communique reported by Bloomberg.
This move signals a possible strategic shift amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions.
China has consistently denied supplying weapons to Moscow, emphasizing its commitment to facilitating peace talks.
Instead, the G7's focus is on dual-use technologies allegedly being provided to Russia, which might enhance its military capabilities.
The geopolitical situation is further complicated by China's recent export controls on civilian drones, purportedly to prevent their military use, and by the United States' sanctions on Chinese firms producing drone components.
While the G7 aims to limit any potential military advantage for Russia, these actions risk straining diplomatic relations with China, which has dismissed the accusations as baseless.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has also suggested the possibility of sanctions, reflecting serious concerns within the EU about the credibility of intelligence reports.
However, the lack of concrete evidence has led to skepticism, with calls for dialogue and diplomatic engagement echoing amidst complex international dynamics.