Ukraine's ability to co-host Euro 2012 football championships depends on what the country can achieve over the coming three months, visiting UEFA president Michel Platini said here on Thursday.
"The next three months will be decisive for Ukraine," Platini told reporters after meeting with Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko.
Platini, who described his impressions as "superb" after talks with Yushchenko and Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, said he received "oral guarantees" on the start of preparations.
"The final decision will be made in Bordeaux at the end of September at the UEFA executive committee meeting," Platini added.
Earlier, Platini has issued repeated warnings to Ukraine and co-hosts Poland, who in April 2007 were UEFA's surprise pick to host the 2012 edition of the quadrennial, 16-nation championships, beating Italy and joint bidders Hungary and Croatia.
He set the two countries a September 24 deadline to prove they are on target with their preparations.
Source: Xinhua
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