Oleh Kotov, a Ukrainian civilian from Kharkiv Oblast, was not on my list of Putin’s hostages; I had not heard of him until it was too late. Today I have added him to the list, only to delete his name after learning of his death. A retired police officer, Kotov was taken into custody by … Continue reading 8/16/26: Putin’s Hostages – Bring Them Home, Week 136: A Sad Ending for a Released Hostage