I have been unable to find a good article in English, but here's one in Swedish:
http://www.dn.se/nyheter/varlden/finlandska-affarsman-vill-byta-gasledningen-mot-karelen-1.940077
Summary: Four finnish businessmen have been offered an unspecified amount of money by Russia to withdraw their application to do underground mining on the bottom of the Gulf of Finland. The reason is that it will block the path of the Nordstream pipeline. The Finnish businessmen say they do not want money - but they will give up their claims if Russia hands back the province of Karelia.
Quote from: miglia on August 27, 2009, 07:59:52 PM
I have been unable to find a good article in English, but here's one in Swedish:
http://www.dn.se/nyheter/varlden/finlandska-affarsman-vill-byta-gasledningen-mot-karelen-1.940077
Summary: Four finnish businessmen have been offered an unspecified amount of money by Russia to withdraw their application to do underground mining on the bottom of the Gulf of Finland. The reason is that it will block the path of the Nordstream pipeline. The Finnish businessmen say they do not want money - but they will give up their claims if Russia hands back the province of Karelia.
Who the Fuck are you?!?!
I'd prefer that Finland get Petsamo back instead (or as well) since then Norway stops having a border with Russia.
Quote from: miglia on August 27, 2009, 07:59:52 PM
but they will give up their claims if Russia hands back the province of Karelia.
:lol:
That's awesome.