Anatol Kotau, a former sports official from Belarus, was last seen boarding a private yacht in Turkey in 2025. An investigation by Deutsche Welle and its partners examined his journey to Russia-controlled waters in the Black Sea, referred to as a 'gray zone.' Details regarding the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear.
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Investigation into the Disappearance of Belarusian Exile Anatol Kotau
Anatol Kotau, a Belarusian exile and former sports official, was last seen in 2025 boarding a yacht in Turkey. An investigation has been conducted into his journey and subsequent disappearance in the Black Sea's Russia-controlled waters.
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