This is the first meeting to be broadcast live again since the conflict with Russia escalated in 2022.
A notable incident occurred when two lawmakers from the ruling People's Servants - Mr. Vladlen Neklydov and Mr. Gennady Kasay - collided on the floor of the lower house.
The recorded images show the two exchanging words and pushing and punching each other, before being stopped by colleagues. The specific cause has not been announced by the National Assembly.
The meeting was held to consider canceling controversial amendments related to the National Anti-Corruption Agency (NABU) and the Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO), which were brought under government control last week.
The move has faced opposition from both domestic and international donors, who are closely monitoring Ukraine's use of foreign aid.
In addition to the fight, there was another moment that attracted attention. Veteran politician Yulia Tymoshenko, leader of the Fatherland Party ( Batkivshchyna), gave a speech to the National Assembly. While Ms. Tymoshenko was speaking, another party member, Mr. Sergey Vlasenko, was caught raising his dirty finger - an act considered impolite - from the back row, towards a person in the National Assembly.
After the debate, the Ukrainian parliament voted to reverse the decision to hand over NABU and SAPO control to the executive branch - a step that is seen as a step to maintain its commitment to preventing independent corruption.
Fierce debates, even leading to fighting, have not been uncommon in the Ukrainian parliament in recent years. However, the incident this time took place right in the first live TV session after a long hiatus, attracting special attention from the public at home and abroad.
