Apparently thinking he was speaking to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Powell is seen in a video broadcast on Russian TV answering questions on topics ranging from the outlook for inflation to the Russian central bank.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell has become the latest victim of Russian pranksters who trick world leaders into speaking with them. Russian state…
The Fed chief's words can move markets, which makes Russian pranksters' latest victim especially notable. A spokeswoman for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has confirmed.