French National Assembly backs resolution to seize Russian assets  

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France Supports Ukraine with New Resolution

The French National Assembly has passed resolution calling for more help to be given to Ukraine. The lower chamber of the country’s parliament voted in favor of the resolution on March 13.

The resolution asks European countries and to send more money, supplies, and troops to help Ukraine. It also wants to seize Russian assets that have been frozen due to sanctions. These assets are worth around $300 billion, with two-thirds being in Europe.

Most of this money is currently used for loans to Ukraine, which earns interest on the frozen Russian assets. The resolution aims to use these funds to help Ukraine’s military and rebuild the country after the war.

Despite some opposition from , the resolution passed with 288 votes in its favor. However, 54 lawmakers from France Unbowed and the Communist Party voted against it, while the -right National Rally abstained.

The French government wants to create an independent European defense system and is considering sending a European peacekeeping force to Ukraine once the fighting stops. This proposal aligns with efforts by President and UK Keir Starmer to support Ukraine.

A recent poll found that two-thirds of the French public want to continue or increase aid to Ukraine and send peacekeepers after a . France is one of Ukraine’s biggest supporters, along with the UK.

The resolution comes as US President puts pressure on European countries to contribute more to helping Ukraine.

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