Further explanation: Turkey has never been allied with Russia. If Erdogan feels that’s what is in his (remember the coup attempt against him that most believe NATO was involved with) & Turkey’s interest, a Russian/Turkish alliance would have seismic strategic implications, which the US does not want. Better to leave Syria.
——Turkey has never been allied with Russia-—
To putin, Turkey is just a customer. He just announced the sale of $40 billion nuclear plant. Putin will help Turkey to keep the money and jobs flowing.