2014 Event Ukrainian troops and separatist forces have halted fighting in eastern Ukraine in accordance with a cease-fire agreement between Ukraine, Russia and the rebel forces 2014 Event Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet during a conference in Minsk to discuss the conflict in eastern Ukraine; Putin agreed to support peace, while Poroshenko promised to develop cease-fire plans 2014 Event Ukrainian rebels honor the government's week-long cease-fire; peace talks were also initiated between the separatists, the ambassador to Russia and an ex-president of the Ukraine standing in for the current administration 2014 Event The week-long cease-fire in the Ukraine has been endorsed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who urged separatist fighters to stop fighting and instead hold discussions with the Ukrainian government 2014 Event Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko initiates a 7-day cease-fire, allowing troops to defend themselves but not to attack; during the cease-fire, separatists can turn in weapons and receive amnesty; so far, rebels have rejected the offer 1994 Event Serbs and Croats signed a cease-fire to end the war in Croatia 1988 Event Iran-Iraq begin a cease-fire in their 8-year-old war (11 PM EDT) 1988 Event South Africa declares cease-fire in Angola 1983 Event Syria and Saudi Arabia announce cease-fire in PLO civil war in Tripoli 1974 Event 2nd cease-fire between IRA and British; lasts until approx April 1975 1973 Event U.S. and Vietnam sign cease-fire, ending longest U.S. war and military draft 1951 Event Cease-fire and demarcation zone accord signed in Panmunjon Korea 1951 Event China refuses cease-fire in Korea 1949 Event General Spoor orders cease-fire on Sumatra
