Russia does not need them onside, that comes with several things including blame/responsibility for Turkey's actions. What Russia needs is Turkey isolated; i.e. not allies of the US.
This leaves them open to offers in the future when it suits Russia.
Bear in mind that Russia wants to use Syria, The Kurds and Turkey. Beyond all expectation they've now kind of got two of those. Even more surprising when you consider how incompatible those allies are [were] with each other.
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