Repairs are underway on a new North Korean warship that failed to launch last week, according to state media. The 5,000-tonne vessel ended up on its side and took on water while leader Kim Jong Un watched in dismay. KCNA reported that work to completely restore the warship's balance is actively being conducted according to schedule. The destroyer was launched on Wednesday at the northeastern port of Chongjin, but a loss of balance resulted in damage.

Kim Jong Un called the failed launch a criminal act, stating that the incident brought the dignity and self-respect of their state to a collapse. He vowed to punish those found responsible. An investigation has been launched, and authorities have arrested the chief engineer of the shipyard, the head of the hull construction workshop, and the deputy manager for administrative affairs.

An internal inspection found no holes at the bottom of the warship, but the starboard hull was scratched, and seawater flowed into the stern section through the rescue channel. The damage was claimed to be not serious. Satellite imagery showed the warship on its side, covered in blue tarpaulin. Kim Jong Un has ordered the ship to be restored before a ruling party meeting in June.

In other news, Donald Trump criticized Vladimir Putin after deadly strikes across Ukraine, threatening Russia with more sanctions after its biggest drone attack on Ukraine since the start of the war. Donald Trump also announced he will postpone 50% tariffs on EU goods until July, as the two sides attempt to negotiate a trade deal.

King Charles is preparing for a two-day visit to Canada, his first as the country's head of state.

Finland summoned Russia's ambassador on Monday after two Russian military aircraft allegedly violated Finnish airspace near the southern coast last week. The incident has heightened tensions as Helsinki deepens its NATO integration and bolsters defenses against potential threats along its shared border with Russia.

The suspected breach occurred off the coast of Porvoo, approximately 50 kilometers east of Helsinki, and is under investigation by Finnish authorities. The foreign ministry of Finland requested an explanation regarding the suspected violation of airspace, emphasizing that Finland takes the territorial violation seriously. The ambassador indicated he would pass on the message.

Finland, which joined NATO in 2023 after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, shares a 1,340-kilometer border with Russia. Since joining the alliance, Helsinki has warned of increased security threats and has pledged to boost defense readiness. Moscow has repeatedly criticized Finland's accession to NATO and warned of repercussions.

Last week, Finland's Defense Minister Antti Hakkanen stated that the country was closely monitoring and assessing Russia's activities and intentions. Satellite images indicated expanded Russian military infrastructure near the border. Hakkanen said Russia's moves to strengthen its armed forces in the area were not a surprise to Finland.

The Baltic Sea region is on high alert after a string of power cable, telecom link, and gas pipeline outages since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. The NATO alliance, which Finland's neighbor Sweden joined in 2024, has boosted its presence in the maritime area with frigates, aircraft, and naval drones. In April, Finland announced plans to raise defense spending to at least 3% of GDP by 2029 and restructure its military to respond to evolving threats.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz traveled to Finland to attend a summit with the prime ministers of Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Iceland.