Georgy Gongadze disappeared. The Crimean Association of Independent Journalists publishes a statement, stressing the fact that a country cannot be called democratic if journalists are afraid to walk freely in the streets. National deputies Zinchenko and Holovatyj make first statements about possible connections between the disappearance of the journalist, as well as his politics and his profession. 80 journalists sign the open letter addressed to the President and national parliament. Journalists demand personal responsibility of the General Prosecutor and Minister of Internal Relations in the investigation of the circumstances of Gongadze's disappearance.
Parliamentary members support the journalists' demand.
As a result of the open letter of the journalists to the president, Kuchma orders police to present him detailed information about all cases of crime against journalists in the country. Without Borders expresses its worries about the disappearance of the journalists and sends its statement to Ukrainian officials. US Embassy in Ukraine is disturbed by Gongadze disappearance and follows the developments of the situation. Prime Minister Viktor Yushchenko gives the order to inform him regularly about the development of the investigation. Amnesty International announcesits protest in connection with Gongadze's disappearance.