Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s far-right National Rally (RN) party, said on September 24 that France "can no longer financially assist Ukraine." During an interview with Politico's Grands Oraux in Paris, Le Pen explained that while France supports Ukraine and wants to use its diplomatic influence to help find a peace agreement, it is unable to provide further financial aid due to its current economic situation. She noted that France can still train Ukrainian soldiers and offer material and military support, but she criticized the financial burden of supporting Ukraine, calling France’s financial state "absolutely extravagant" under the leadership of President Emmanuel Macron over the past decade. Le Pen emphasized that this stance is not new for the National Rally. Earlier in September, RN official Jordan Bardella called it "deeply irresponsible" to continue funding foreign states during a crisis. Bardella and RN vice-president Louis Aliot have both spoken about "cutting off the tap" to Ukraine, with Aliot questioning on BFMTV how France can afford to fund weapons when its healthcare system, education system, and economy are under strain. The RN’s position has drawn criticism from political opponents. Gabriel Attal, the candidate for the center-right Renaissance party, responded to Le Pen’s comments on X (formerly Twitter), accusing the National Rally of wanting to "sacrifice our security and offer Ukraine and Europe to Putin on a silver platter of money." Attal’s remarks reflect broader concerns that cutting financial support to Ukraine could weaken Europe’s position in the ongoing conflict with Russia. Le Pen’s comments highlight the growing debate in France over how to balance military and financial support for Ukraine with domestic economic challenges. While the government has pledged to continue military assistance, the question of long-term financial commitments remains a contentious issue, especially as France faces its own economic pressures.