Ukraine, paired with Poland, has entered the top three candidates to host the final part of Euro 2012.
Such is the result of a secret vote by the UEFA executive committee, reports "Champion".
"As a result of the secret vote, Italy, Hungary together with Croatia, and Ukraine together with the Republic of Poland will continue the struggle for the European championship," the publication reports.
"I want to especially emphasize that this is our joint notable and significant victory. This is not a victory of a national federation or officials - this is the achievement of all of Ukraine, its football fans," noted FFU President Hryhoriy Surkis in a comment.
According to the results of the draw, Greece and Turkey were eliminated from the race.
The host of Euro 2012 will be determined in December 2006.