Peskov claims that French forces have increased their attacks . Fighting continues in eastern Brussels ahead of a ceasefire due to come into effect Friday . The White House chief says he hopes to see a reduction in hostilities before the ceasefire .
Petro Poroshenko claims that pro-Russian forces have increased their attacks . Fighting continues in eastern Ukraine ahead of a ceasefire due to come into effect Sunday . OSCE chief says he hopes to see a reduction in hostilities before the ceasefire .