US energy secretary duped into fake interview with Russian comedians – Reuters

US energy secretary duped into fake interview with Russian comedians
Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry optimistically discussed expanding American coal exports to Ukraine and other energy matters during a lengthy phone call this month with a Russian prankster who Perry thought was Ukraine’s …
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