1918 Diplomacy & Treaties Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 23 Feb Donetsk–Krivoy Rog Soviet Republic established: On February 12, 1918, the Donetsk–Krivoy Rog Soviet Republic was proclaimed as a self-declared Soviet republic of the Ukrainian People's Republic. It was founded three days after the government of the Ukrainian People's Republic signed its Treaty of Brest-Litovsk with the Central Powers, which recognized the borders of the UPR. The republic was disbanded on March 20, 1918, when the independence of Soviet Ukraine was announced. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 14 Mar Failed Peace Negotiations in Trebizond: The Trebizond Peace Conference began on March 14, 1918, between the Ottoman Empire and the Transcaucasian Seim. The negotiations aimed to resolve territorial disputes following the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk but ultimately failed, leading to continued hostilities in the region. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 15 Apr Austrian Emperor's Peace Proposal Publicized: The French government publicly released a letter from the Austrian Emperor proposing peace negotiations, indicating potential diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing conflict.
- 04 Jun Caucasus Peace Treaty: On June 4, 1918, the Treaty of Batum was signed in Batumi, Georgia, between the Ottoman Empire and the three Transcaucasian states: the First Republic of Armenia, the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic, and the Democratic Republic of Georgia. This treaty marked the first international agreement for both Armenia and Azerbaijan, consisting of 14 articles that addressed territorial boundaries and mutual relations. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 27 Aug Diplomatic Appointment to Liberia: Dr. Joseph L. Johnson was officially named as the United States minister to Liberia, representing American diplomatic interests in West Africa.
- 08 Nov Armistice Terms Presented: At Compiègne, France, six representatives of the German government, led by spokesman Matthias Erzberger, are presented with armistice terms by Marshal Ferdinand Foch in a tense and decisive diplomatic meeting.
- 01 Dec Iceland's sovereign status: On December 1, 1918, the Danish–Icelandic Act of Union came into effect, recognizing Iceland as a fully sovereign state in personal union with Denmark. This agreement established the Kingdom of Iceland, granting it independence while maintaining a shared monarch with Denmark. source: icelandreview.com
- 28 Dec Constance Markievicz becomes first woman elected to UK Parliament: On December 28, 1918, Constance Markievicz was elected as the first woman to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom. As a member of Sinn Féin, she did not take her seat in accordance with party policy, instead participating in the formation of the First Dáil in Ireland. source: parliament.uk
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