Germany Arrests Ukrainian National Suspected of Spying for Russia

German prosecutors have detained a Ukrainian national suspected of gathering military information on behalf of Russian intelligence.

Authorities in Germany have arrested a Ukrainian citizen in the state of Brandenburg on suspicion of espionage on behalf of Russia, Walla and The Jerusalem Post reported. According to the German Federal Prosecutor's Office, the suspect, identified as Vadym Y., operated on behalf of a Russian intelligence service.

According to the reports, the suspect gathered military information and maintained contact with Russian intelligence through an intermediary since at least July 2025. It was further reported that he leveraged connections within the European defense industry as part of his activities.

Further details regarding the investigation and legal proceedings against him have not yet been released.