France, March 13 -- French MPs have adopted a resolution on increased support for Ukraine, including a call for the seizure of frozen Russian assets.

Passed with 288 votes in favour and 54 against, the resolution called on the EU, Nato and other allied countries to continue and increase their political, economic and military support for Ukraine.

The backing for President Volodymyr Zelenksy's administration came hours after his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin urged his armed forces to continue their sweep through the border region of Kursk.

In his first visit to the region since Ukraine launched its counter-offensive in August, Putin, dressed in army camouflage, hailed recent gains.

"I am counting on the fact that all the combat tas...