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So Independence Square remains a warzone. REUTERS/Olga Yakimovich An aerial view shows Independence Square during clashes between anti-government protesters and Interior Ministry members and riot police in central Kiev February 19, 2014.

So Independence Square remains a warzone. REUTERS/Olga Yakimovich An aerial view shows Independence Square during clashes between anti-government protesters and Interior Ministry members and riot police in central Kiev February 19, 2014.

Citizens are working together to stockpile rocks for building and throwing. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko Anti-government protesters gather and break stones during a rally in central Kiev February 19, 2014.

Citizens are working together to stockpile rocks for building and throwing. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko Anti-government protesters gather and break stones during a rally in central Kiev February 19, 2014.

As both sides dig on Wednesday, it doesn't look like the crisis will end peacefully. AP/Sergei Chuzavkov Anti-government protesters gather stones during clashes with riot police in Kiev's Independence Square, the epicenter of the country's current unrest, Kiev, Ukraine, Wednesday, Feb...

As both sides dig on Wednesday, it doesn't look like the crisis will end peacefully. AP/Sergei Chuzavkov Anti-government protesters gather stones during clashes with riot police in Kiev's Independence Square, the epicenter of the country's current unrest, Kiev, Ukraine, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014.

And reinforcements poured into a smoldering Maidan. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili Anti-government protesters gather in Independence Square in central Kiev February 19, 2014. Ukraine's interim prime minister said on Wednesday that protests which brought violent clashes with police on...

And reinforcements poured into a smoldering Maidan. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili Anti-government protesters gather in Independence Square in central Kiev February 19, 2014. Ukraine's interim prime minister said on Wednesday that protests which brought violent clashes with police on Tuesday...

Protesters held their own through the morning. AP/Sergei Chuzavkov An anti-government protester relaxes during clashes with riot police in Kiev's Independence Square, the epicenter of the country's current unrest, Kiev, Ukraine, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014. The deadly clashes in Ukraine’s...

Protesters held their own through the morning. AP/Sergei Chuzavkov An anti-government protester relaxes during clashes with riot police in Kiev's Independence Square, the epicenter of the country's current unrest, Kiev, Ukraine, Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014. The deadly clashes in Ukraine’s...

Water cannons put out fires while tear gas and stun grenades were used on protesters. REUTERS/Konstantin Chernichkin A masked protester is seen in front of thick smoke from burning vehicles during clashes with police in Kiev February 18, 2014. Ukrainian riot police advanced on the heart...

Water cannons put out fires while tear gas and stun grenades were used on protesters. REUTERS/Konstantin Chernichkin A masked protester is seen in front of thick smoke from burning vehicles during clashes with police in Kiev February 18, 2014. Ukrainian riot police advanced on the heart of...

Riot police stormed the square and took over about a third of it overnight. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili Riot policemen approach anti-government protesters during clashes at the Independence Square in Kiev February 18, 2014. Ukrainian riot police charged protesters occupying a central...

Riot police stormed the square and took over about a third of it overnight. REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvili Riot policemen approach anti-government protesters during clashes at the Independence Square in Kiev February 18, 2014. Ukrainian riot police charged protesters occupying a central Kiev...

In response, the Right Sector, a radical far-right group, called for protestors to arm themselves. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko Anti-government protesters aim their weapons during clashes with riot police at Independence Square in Kiev February 18, 2014. Ukrainian riot police advanced on...

In response, the Right Sector, a radical far-right group, called for protestors to arm themselves. REUTERS/Vasily Fedosenko Anti-government protesters aim their weapons during clashes with riot police at Independence Square in Kiev February 18, 2014. Ukrainian riot police advanced on Tuesday...

Tuesday's protest escalated after the Ukraine government gave protesters an ultimatum to disperse or face "tough measures." REUTERS/Konstantin Chernichkin Ukranian riot police take cover behind their shields during clashes with anti-government protesters near Independence Square in Kiev...

Tuesday's protest escalated after the Ukraine government gave protesters an ultimatum to disperse or face "tough measures." REUTERS/Konstantin Chernichkin Ukranian riot police take cover behind their shields during clashes with anti-government protesters near Independence Square in Kiev...