He is trying to force a peace deal
He wants to control the area
Don’t put anything past him .
I think Putin might try something like that someday but right now he has his hands VERY busy fighting the Moslem terrorists ...
he can’t afford to screw around with more Moslem terrorists than the ones he already has to contend with in Syria and inside Russia
we will see what the future may bring, tho.....
I think Putin will end up having us nuked via North Koria - Chinese proxy or directly himself.