<p>The 'Harry Potter' author J. K. Rowling fell victim to a "distasteful" prank as she was trying to help children in war-hit Ukraine. A&nbsp;prankster duo from Russia tricked her&nbsp;into believing that she is on a&nbsp;Zoom call with the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky.</p>

<p>Prankster duo Vovan and Lexus have prank-called several&nbsp;high-profile names in the past, like VP Kamala Harris,&nbsp;Billie Eilish, Bernie Sanders and George W. Bush., and Prince Harry.</p>

<p>A video of their zoom call is going viral on social media.&nbsp;In the clip, the impersonator is seen telling Rowling that they've been writing "Avada Kedavra" on their missiles,&nbsp;referring to the most deadly spell in her wizarding world, often called the "killing curse." In response, the author said that it's a brilliant idea.</p>

<p>The impersonators also asked about Dumbledore's sexual preference. The impersonator said that&nbsp;he's hoping Dumbledore hasn't slept with a transgender to poke&nbsp;at Rowling's strong beliefs on trans people.</p>

<p>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/not-captain-america-chris-evans-would-love-to-play-this-mcu-character-491030" hreflang="en">Not Captain America, Chris Evans would 'love’ to play this MCU character</a></p>

<p>Rowling's spokesperson recently spoke to&nbsp;The Hollywood Reporter and said, "J.K. Rowling was approached to talk about her extensive charitable work in Ukraine, supporting children and families who have been affected by the current conflict in the region. The video, which has been edited, is a distorted representation of the conversation," calling the entire thing extremely "distasteful."</p>


The 'Harry Potter' author J. K. Rowling fell victim to a "distasteful" prank as she was trying to help children in war-hit Ukraine. A prankster duo from Russia tricked her into believing that she is on a Zoom call with the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky.

The 'Harry Potter' author J. K. Rowling fell victim to a "distasteful" prank as she was trying to help children in war-hit Ukraine. A prankster duo from Russia tricked her into believing that she is on a Zoom call with the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky. Prankster duo Vovan and Lexus have prank-called several high-profile names in the past, like VP Kamala Harris, Billie Eilish, Bernie Sanders and George W. Bush., and Prince Harry. A video of their zoom call is going viral on social media. In the clip, the impersonator is seen telling Rowling that they've been writing "Avada Kedavra" on their missiles, referring to the most deadly spell in her wizarding world, often called the "killing curse." In response, the author said that it's a brilliant idea. The impersonators also asked about Dumbledore's sexual preference. The impersonator said that he's hoping Dumbledore hasn't slept with a transgender to poke at Rowling's strong beliefs on trans people. Also read: Not Captain America, Chris Evans would 'love’ to play this MCU character Rowling's spokesperson recently spoke to The Hollywood Reporter and said, "J.K. Rowling was approached to talk about her extensive charitable work in Ukraine, supporting children and families who have been affected by the current conflict in the region. The video, which has been edited, is a distorted representation of the conversation," calling the entire thing extremely "distasteful."

J.K. Rowling's spokesperson slams ‘distasteful’ Russian pranksters

<p>At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that he was willing to meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to end the ongoing bloody war, media reports said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Putin is the only Russian official he may meet to unearth a way to end the conflict, Zelensky said, while addressing an audience through a video link. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-rules-out-ceasefire-or-any-territorial-concessions-to-russia-481349" hreflang="en">Ukraine rules out ceasefire or any territorial concessions to Russia</a></strong></p>

<p>Holding talks with Russia seems to have been becoming difficult as there have been several evidences of invading army's actions against civilians in the areas under its occupation, the Ukrainian president added.</p>

<p>"The president of the Russian Federation decides it all. If we are talking about ending this war without him personally, that decision cannot be taken," said Zelensky through an interpreter. &nbsp;</p>

<p>"I cannot accept any kind of meeting with anyone coming from the Russian Federation but the president. And only in the case when there is one issue on the (table): stopping the war. There are no other grounds for any other kind of meeting," the Ukrainian leader said. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;World Economic Forum meet in Davos: Zelensky addresses World's Business Elite</strong></p>

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<p>The war came at a huge human price for Ukrainians, Zelensky told the audience. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The forces of the country were making gains near Kharkiv, but "the bloodiest situation remains in Donbas, where we are losing too many people," he said. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that he was willing to meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to end the ongoing bloody war, media reports said.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that he was willing to meet Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to end the ongoing bloody war, media reports said. Putin is the only Russian official he may meet to unearth a way to end the conflict, Zelensky said, while addressing an audience through a video link. Also Read: Ukraine rules out ceasefire or any territorial concessions to Russia Holding talks with Russia seems to have been becoming difficult as there have been several evidences of invading army's actions against civilians in the areas under its occupation, the Ukrainian president added. "The president of the Russian Federation decides it all. If we are talking about ending this war without him personally, that decision cannot be taken," said Zelensky through an interpreter. "I cannot accept any kind of meeting with anyone coming from the Russian Federation but the president. And only in the case when there is one issue on the (table): stopping the war. There are no other grounds for any other kind of meeting," the Ukrainian leader said. Watch: World Economic Forum meet in Davos: Zelensky addresses World's Business Elite × The war came at a huge human price for Ukrainians, Zelensky told the audience. The forces of the country were making gains near Kharkiv, but "the bloodiest situation remains in Donbas, where we are losing too many people," he said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

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