Russia : ` ` It 's a revolution of dignity , '' says a journalist . Ukraine 's president declares a republic and the start of elections . Opposition leader says ` ` now we will see ' if the ` ` will stick to his word '' Western powers ramp up the political pressure , especially on Ukraine 's president .
NEW : `` It 's a revolution of dignity , '' says one protester . Ukraine 's president declares a truce and the start of negotiations . Opposition leader says `` now we will see ' if president `` will stick to his word '' Western powers ramp up the political pressure , especially on Ukraine 's president .