Police in Brandenburg, Germany, have detained a 53-year-old Ukrainian man, Vadim Y., on suspicion of cooperating with Russian intelligence, the Ukr.net reports. The arrest took place in the German state of Brandenburg on 22, according to the outlet. German police said the case is being handled as an espionage investigation tied to alleged work for Russia. The suspect remains in custody as authorities pursue the inquiry. Ukr.net reported that the man was arrested by police in Brandenburg and is suspected of acting on behalf of Russia’s intelligence services.