Or Backstep (opening) The soviets vacating Karelia, leaving only 1 infantry and piling their forces in Caucasus for a counter-attack, or alternatively in Russia.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully"

To climb a hill using sideways footing.

a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing)