Russia : ` ` It 's a revolution of dignity , '' says a journalist . Ukraine 's president declares a republic and the start of elections . The most sudden shift came on Tuesday , two days after a seeming breakthrough . 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 .
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 .