US officials say the Reuters G7 and NATO will increase the pressure on Russia and keep an eye on China

The leaders of the seven rich country groups and the NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) military alliance will try to increase the pressure on Russia over the Ukraine war and make it clear that their concerns about China remain. US government officials said Wednesday.

Officials said NATO will announce new commitments to support European security, with the involvement of leaders of Australia, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand showing that the war in Ukraine is not taking the focus from China.

One of the officials said G7 leaders must also address “China’s compelling economic practices”, which have become even more aggressive in recent years.