(VOVworld) - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Thursday said that the US government hasn't consulted with Russia before announcing its plan to establish “safe zones” for refugees in Syria, adding that this was a sovereign decision. He noted that it's important not to exacerbate the situation with refugees; however, all possible consequences of the US measure should be calculated. 

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov (Source: Wiki)

Meanwhile, Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman, Huseyin Muftuoglu said Turkey was waiting to see the outcome of Mr Trump's pledge to order safe zones in Syria. He emphasized that setting up safe zones is something Turkey has long advocated.

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he will absolutely establish safe zones in Syria for refugees fleeing violence in this country. President Trump will order the Pentagon and the US Ministry of Foreign Affairs to prepare for the establishment, giving them 90 days to provide a full blueprint on work procedures.