President Viktor Yanukovych is confident that Ukraine will take Euro 2012 on a high level.

"We did a surprise. Within a short period of time to build a stadium, paved road. Construction of the terminal ends. Ukraine is too fond of football, so we have the right to refuse the European Championships "- quoted by the press service of the President of the Party of Regions.

Yanukovych also said that he was able to convince the UEFA President Michel Platini that Ukraine will cope with the preparation for the tournament on time: "For four hours he tried to convince me that there is no even have time to build a long shot less than two years . The last time I tried to convince him otherwise: the very hard work and total commitment we will be able to defend the Euro 2012 in Ukraine. "

Previously, UEFA General Secretary Gianni Infantino said that the preparation of Ukraine and Poland to the European Football Championship 2012 is going very well.

He also expressed hope that European football fans and guests of the tournament will leave Ukraine and Poland with positive memories after Euro 2012.

Secretary General thanked the Ukrainian Football Federation and the local organizing committee of Ukraine and Poland for their work.