I think the chances for having war are higher than ever. Turkey did not go there for a cup of tea and a chat. They will fight sooner or later. Convoys enter daily into Syria like a hot knife into butter. Who is gonna stop this?
I think this is a part of the plan. The announced end of February sounds like a joke, but, is it really? They also give Russia TIME to come up with something more substantial, eg. thermobaric projectiles. The aim is to make a bigger war. I hope I am wrong.