отвлечь внимание(from something – от чего-либо: The Kremlin's strategy of targeting external enemies in order to divert attention from domestic problems is ultimately self-defeating. It's certainly no way to boost Russia's stature in the world.washingtonpost.com)
отвести внимание(from something – от чего-либо: The Kremlin's strategy of targeting external enemies in order to divert attention from domestic problems is ultimately self-defeating. It's certainly no way to boost Russia's stature in the world.washingtonpost.com4uzhoj)