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 a resolution calling more help to be given to Ukraine. The lower chamber of the ‘s parliament voted in favor of the resolution on March 13.

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

Despite some opposition from lawmakers, the resolution passed with 288 votes in its favor. However, 54 lawmakers from France Unbowed and the Communist voted against it, while the far-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 Emmanuel Macron 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 to contribute more to helping Ukraine.

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