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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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