EU’s Desperate Bid To Arm Ukraine Against Russia; Allows Allies To Use Covid Funds For Military Aid

In a controversial shift, the EU has authorized unused COVID-19 recovery funds to be redirected toward defense and Ukraine aid. The European Commission relaxed rules to allow member states to invest leftover pandemic funds—originally earmarked for green and economic recovery—into defense programs like EDIP, which supports Ukraine and joint weapons procurement. The move has sparked political backlash, signaling a strategic pivot from public health to military priorities.