OREANDA-NEWS. June 22, 2011. Ukraine adheres to a principled position in the Transnistrian conflict settlement, President Viktor Yanukovych said, answering PACE deputies’ questions in Strasbourg today.

He noted that Ukraine is taking part in the settlement negotiations in 5+2 format.

According to Viktor Yanukovych, this dialogue is based upon the principle of territorial integrity and existing international laws and conventions. "I am convinced this work will eventually succeed. The participants of this process will certainly need patience, tolerance and negotiating in a spirit of respect," he said.