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Yezhov's home and workplace are now being searched by Ukrainian security services. Pictured: Yezhov in front of a Ukrainian flag

 
Ukraine's state security service SBU detained Yezhov on suspicion of working in the interests of Russia, Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman said. Pictured: Groysman (left) with Theresa May at No 10. Behind them, circled, is Yezhov

Stanislav Yezhov is an interpreter for the Ukrainian cabinet 

According to confirmed reports, Ukraine's state security service SBU has detained Stanislav Yezhov, 39, a senior Ukrainian government interpreter on suspicion of working in the interests of Russia, Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman said.

Groysman stated on Facebook,

'Together with the Security Service of Ukraine, an official in the government's secretariat was found to be working for a long time in the interests of the enemy state. He was detained.' 

In July, Yezhov attended a meeting at No 10 Downing Street with Theresa May.

• Ukraine PM Volodymyr Groysman has now disclosed that Yezhov had been spying for a 'long time.'

                  Yezhov

Ukraine's state security service SBU detained Yezhov, 39, on suspicion of working in the interests of Russia. Pictured: Yezhov being led away by police

Yezhov was seen being led away in handcuffs on Ukrainian television. 

Ukraine's security service said Yezhov worked 'on the orders' of Russia to collect information 'about the activities of government structures', with the help of 'special equipment'.

Yezhov then gave the data to the Russians through 'electronic channels of communication', the security service said.

His home and workplace are now being searched by Ukrainian security services, they indicated. 

Pictured: Yezhov on board a plane 

Oleksiy Petrov, head of counterintelligence in Ukraine, told Pryamiy TV:
'The official had access to insider information about the Cabinet of Ministers. 

'He was respected. And he responsibly and diligently worked for the Russian special services.'

He also met then-US Vice President Joe Biden in 2016.

The SBU stated in a statement that the official was recruited by Russian agents while he travelled abroad. It said the official had been collecting information about the activities of the government.