Photo: © 2010 SERGEI SUPINSKY
The fracas broke out over the approval of a treaty allowing Russia to use a Ukrainian naval port on the Black Sea until 2042.
Eggs were pelted at the speaker as he tried to open up the proceedings.
A series of smoke bombs followed, setting off the smoke alarms.
Parliamentary officials exchanged punches and grappled one another in the televised brawl.
One lawmaker ended up being hospitalised with concussion.
"Today is a black page in the history of Ukraine’s independence," said Yulia Tymoshenko, the opposition leader with hair like Princess Leia.
"Parliament ratified this agreement on a treacherous path.
"We will change it as soon as we return to power."
