G7 leaders accuse China of providing Russia with technology and parts used for weapons, which helps Russia circumvent G7 trade restrictions on those goods. It is noted that the banned materials often enter Russia through third countries, or networks of intermediaries.

The G7 will also urge China to push Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine and support a just peace.

The publication added that as part of efforts to counter sanctions circumvention, the G7 and the European Union will impose new restrictions in the coming days.

In particular, they are discussing targeting banks in third countries that facilitate trade, requiring companies to step up checks on their subcontractors abroad, and expanding restrictions on Western-branded goods that still make their way into Russian Federation.

• European Union proposes to impose sanctions on Russia's leading shipping company Sovcomflot to limit Russia's ability to finance the war.