- Fed Chairman Jerome Powell was tricked by Russian pranksters posing as Ukrainian President Zelenskiy.
- Powell answered questions on inflation and Russian central bank in the 15-minute call.
- Fed spokesperson said it was a friendly conversation and no sensitive information was discussed.
- The matter has been referred to law enforcement.
- Powell's call raises questions about security at the Fed.
Fed’s Jerome Powell Tricked by Russian Pranksters Posing as Zelenskiy
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell held a call with a pair of Russian pranksters posing as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, according to video shown on Russian state television.
