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Newly elected Ukrainian lawmakers have been solemnly sworn in Parliament's session hall.

The eldest newly elected Ukrainian MP Yuliy Ioffe read out the oath at a solemn meeting of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine on Aug 29.

The relevant procedure is provided for by the Constitution and other legislation of Ukraine.

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The lawmakers were standing while listening to the declaration of the oath.

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After the solemn meeting, a break will last until 13:00, during which the deputies will sign the oath.

A working session of the Verkhovna Rada is set to begin at 13:00 Kyiv time.

A total of 27 motions are scheduled to be considered today.