The past year has revealed principal contradictions between Moldova and Pridnestrovie in the peaceful settlement of the conflict, which has lasted for more than two decades. The lack of progress in the negotiation process and blocking actions on the part of Moldavia call into question the effectiveness of the existing negotiation format “5 + 2”. In an interview to “Krasnaya Zvezda” Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pridnestrovie Vitaly Ignatiev told about the impacts of the pressure on Pridnestrovie, for what purpose and who profits from maintaining the conflict potential on the Dniester.