Ukrainian diplomats are working on the recognition of the self-proclaimed Luhansk and Donetsk "people's republics" as terrorist organizations by international organizations and foreign states.

"Ukraine is currently holding an active diplomatic work with international organizations, countries, all the more so as after terrorists shot down the Malaysia Airlines plane killing 298 civilians, it is obvious that this act of terrorism must be punished," Deputy Head of Ukraine's Presidential Administration Valeriy Chaly said at a briefing on Wednesday.

According to him, at present foreign states and international organizations are considering this matter.