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John Podesta, who is one of President Barack Obama’s most senior advisers, offers rare comments on administration's thinking

Kiev has warned the EU of the risks of supply disruption as Russia says Gazprom will move to a system of pre-payment for energy to Ukraine next month

Ephemeral messaging service Snapchat settles with US regulators over charges it deceived users when it promised their messages would disappear.

* Draghi holds rates steady but seems open to more stimulus * Yellen reiterates supportive Federal Reserve view * Separatists ignore Putin calls to postpone Ukraine secession vote * China exports, imports beat forecast (Updates to close of U.S. trading)...

Ukraine say it will not pay in advance for Russian gas at Gazprom's new, higher price, despite Russian claims that the nation owes too much and needs to pay.