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Moscow – Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has invited heads of the CIS countries to attend the matches of the Euro 2012 European Football Championship in Ukraine.

"I would also like to invite you… Euro 2012 starts in Ukraine on June 8. The final match will take place in Kyiv, but there will be other games. If you are interested, I am inviting you, you are welcome at any time you like, let us know and we’ll be happy to see you at this great sports event," Yanukovych said at the CIS informal summit in Moscow on Tuesday, May 15.