Live: Finland and Sweden submit applications to join NATO

Finland and Sweden have submitted official apps to join the NATO navy alliance after weeks of anticipation. Also on Wednesday, a Ukrainian tribunal is established to begin its first war crimes demo. A Russian soldier, Vadim Shishimarin, accused of killing an unarmed 62-year-aged civilian will show up in Kyiv on costs of war crimes and premeditated murder. Follow FRANCE 24’s liveblog for all the latest developments. All moments are Paris time (GMT+2).