"Ten days before the start we are summing up the results of the preparations. It has been a complicated period: presidential election, financial difficulties at the beginning of 2012, criticism and doubts of UEFA officials. But we've managed to overcome all obstacles and now we are entering the final straight," he said.
Summing up the results the President pointed out that Ukraine has created new sport infrastructure, namely built and reconstructed six stadiums, fixed 3800 km of roads, including 2200 km of major highways. "There also have been built many hotels, airports, takeoff strips. I am thankful to all, who participated in the preparations to Euro-2012," the President said.
