Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Volodymyr Rybak announced a break in work of the parliament till 16.00 pm immediately after opening of the morning sitting of the VR.

According to an UNIAN correspondent, opposition lawmakers let Rybak go to his working place, but the rostrum and presidium are still blocked.

269 lawmakers of Ukraine registered in the session hall.

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Rybak said: “Negotiations and consultations of the leaders of the factions are taking place in the office of the Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine now”.

According to his words, due to this fact the break is announced till 16.00 pm.