docs(RELEASE.md): push preparation commit to the main branch before tagging

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# Releasing a new version of DeltaChat core
# Releasing a new version of chatmail core
For example, to release version 1.116.0 of the core, do the following steps.
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5. Commit the changes as `chore(release): prepare for 1.116.0`.
Optionally, use a separate branch like `prep-1.116.0` for this commit and open a PR for review.
6. Tag the release: `git tag --annotate v1.116.0`.
6. Push the commit to the `main` branch.
7. Push the release tag: `git push origin v1.116.0`.
7. Once the commit is on the `main` branch and passed CI, tag the release: `git tag --annotate v1.116.0`.
8. Create a GitHub release: `gh release create v1.116.0 --notes ''`.
8. Push the release tag: `git push origin v1.116.0`.
9. Create a GitHub release: `gh release create v1.116.0 --notes ''`.