...away from the relevant discussion.

Other options might include 'move' or 'lead' but these lack the special association of force(ful) (movement) found in the source text.

eje = main, core, primary issue

I also like Carlos's 'divert' but since this verb is transitive, a word like 'attention' would normally be added.

I hope this helps!

This might work as well.

https://thesaurus.plus/synonyms/change_the_subject

away from the discussion

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