  The Karelia-situation is a new avenue for the Jewish Empire to, once again, make an indirect attack of the Russian state. If you people follow the news, you'll see that Russia is under siege from all sides.  BS. Putin himself has said that why there are russian military next to Finnish border when they really should be in South. He's right. And in general level RF might get more sympathy and direct support on southern issues if they make few friends at north. Handing over some quite useless land areas will provide true firendship on those borders and give possibility form joint operations on the border that really needs them. But now, no nation next to Russia trusts Kreml. Policy should be like Finland has: friends near, enemies far rather than Russian doctrine enemies everywhere.     For the time being, Karelia should be recognized as a non-issue  Oy, thery tried it for 60 years without success. The people cannot remain silent and this will be issue as long as things are like now.     Say Finland wants Karelia, then Russia should simply sell it on the condition that Finland helps Russia in finding and building accomodations for the displaced population.  Several Finns find this option realistic one. Of course friends will be helped.