France’s National Assembly voted on Thursday to adopt a resolution urging heightened support for Ukraine, including the seizure of approximately $300 billion in frozen Russian assets, predominantly held in Europe.

Reported by Le Figaro, the measure passed with 288 votes in favor, despite opposition from 54 lawmakers of the left-wing France Unbowed and Communist Party, and abstention by the far-right National Rally. Though symbolic, the resolution presses the European Union, NATO, and allies to amplify political, economic, and military aid to Kyiv.

The move aims to redirect Russia’s frozen assets—immobilized since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine—to fund Ukraine’s military efforts and post-war rebuilding. To date, Kyiv has only accessed loans backed by interest from these assets, estimated at €2.5-3 billion annually.

French lawmakers also amended the resolution, advocating for an “independent European defense” and exploring a post-ceasefire European peacekeeping force in Ukraine, aligning with President Emmanuel Macron’s prior suggestions, which have irked the Kremlin.

This push reflects France’s proactive stance alongside the U.K., led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, to bolster Ukraine amid wavering U.S. support under President Donald Trump. Trump has criticized past U.S. aid levels, urging Europe to shoulder more responsibility.

Public sentiment, per a March 4 Elabe Institute poll for BFM TV, shows two-thirds of French citizens back sustained or increased aid and peacekeeping deployment post-conflict.

While the resolution lacks legal force, it signals France’s intent to lead European efforts, especially as Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, landed in Moscow on Thursday to negotiate a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire. With Russia reclaiming Kursk’s Sudzha today, the Assembly’s stance underscores a deepening Franco-European commitment to Ukraine’s resilience and recovery.