President of Ukraine Victor Yanukovych underlines that unity of Ukrainians is a main condition of independence of the state.

According to an UNIAN correspondent, the head of the state said this, delivering a speech during the solemn events on the occasion of the Day of Unity of Ukraine in “Ukraine” National Art Palace.

V. Yanukovych congratulated compatriots on holiday.

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The head of the state said that the people of Ukraine underwent many severe trials, but upheld values of unity and freedom, having not lost a creative vital energy.