That is what I suspected
Yes, Erdogan is never to be trusted to tell the truth on anything.
The article is 1 year old, but much of it is still accurate.
I have a hard time swallowing the Leftist portion of the article. It does not match my experience with the North Syrian Kurds.
But it is what it is. Russia is likely to have too much leverage with whatever is finally agreed upon. But it is to be seen if it is favorable to the Syrian Kurds and their allies.
As far as stability is concerned, an alliance with the Kurds it the only solution that does not allow Turkey or Iran to continue to support Islamist Terrorists.