Oryol: A Russian Mi-8 military helicopter crashed in the Oryol region, approximately 368 kilometers southwest of Moscow, during a training flight, resulting in the deaths of all crew members on board. The incident occurred in a deserted area, and there was no damage reported on the ground. The Russian Defense Ministry has identified a technical malfunction as the preliminary cause of the crash, although the exact number of crew members was not disclosed. In response to the crash, the Russian Aerospace Forces have dispatched a commission to the site to conduct a thorough investigation.

According to Anadolu Agency, US President Donald Trump has threatened the European Union with a 50% tariff, citing stalled discussions as the reason for the drastic measure. Trump expressed frustration via social media, accusing the EU of taking advantage of the United States through various trade barriers and unfair practices. He emphasized that the trade deficit with the EU, which exceeds $250 billion annually, is unacceptable and justifies the proposed tariffs set to begin on June 1.

In other developments, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has raised concerns about the humanitarian situation in Gaza, describing the recent aid deliveries as only "a teaspoon of aid" amid "atrocious levels of death and destruction." Guterres criticized Israel's blockade of international aid, urging for increased humanitarian access to alleviate the suffering of Palestinians in the region.