Kremlin: White House did not consult us on Syria safe zone

US President Donald Trump’s administration  did not consult Russia before announcing a plan to establish safe zones for refugees in Syria, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Thursday.

"No, our American partners did not consult with us. It’s a sovereign decision," he said on a conference call with reporters.

"It is important that this (plan) does not exacerbate the situation with refugees, but probably all the consequences ought to be weighed up," Peskov added.

On Wednesday, Trump said he "will absolutely do safe zones in Syria" for refugees fleeing violence in the country. Trump is expected to order the Pentagon and the State Department in coming days to craft a plan for setting up the “safe zones,” according to Reuters.