Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych

15:46 19/03/2010

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UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying draw

Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych believes only foreign investment could prepare the country for the UEFA Euro-2012 football championship.

"Nowhere in the world is an event of this magnitude planned without attracting investment," Yanukovych said on Friday.

Yanukovych condemned the former government's plans to hold the tournament without attracting foreign investments.

Ukraine's readiness for the 2012 tournament, which it is to share with Poland, has been a constant source of concern for the UEFA. The UEFA has so far only confirmed games will be played in the capital, Kiev. Poland's preparations were approved by the European football's governing body in April 2007.

In early December 2009, Kharkov, Lvov and Donetsk were confirmed by the UEFA as venues, however the European governing body could withdraw these cities if the Ukrainian venues do not meet the demands.

Poland will host games in Warsaw, Poznan, Wroclaw, and Gdansk.

KIEV, March 19 (RIA Novosti)

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