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Kononovich brothers call for MEPs and European media to attend their ‘show trial’ in Ukraine

TWO Ukrainian communist brothers have appealed to the European Parliament for support after what they described as a show trial opened last week. 

Alexander and Mikhail Kononovich were banned from attending the hearing which took place on Thursday and Friday, instead appearing via video-link. 

“I want to address the European left. Comrades, we appeal to you and want the deputies of the European Parliament to visit Ukraine and attend our next court session. 

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