DIThe Distraction Index

#Russia sanctions

5 events across 5 weeks

0Damage
4Hype
1Noise
3.3Avg Dmg
35.2Avg Hype
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
NOISE2026-07-15
Senators Rally Behind Russia Sanctions Bill as Graham Legacy Priority
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
6.5
WEEK 73May 17 – 23
HYPE2026-05-17
Trump Administration Allows Russian Oil Sales Waiver to Expire
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
1.7
Hype
69.5
WEEK 60Feb 15 – 21
HYPE2026-02-03
Trump Administration Cuts Tariffs on India, India Agrees to End Russian Oil Purchases
Policy Changeinternational · moderate
Damage
10.6
Hype
30.2
WEEK 59Feb 8 – 14
HYPE2026-02-06
Trump Rescinds Tariff on India Over Russian Oil Purchases
Policy Changeinternational · narrow
Damage
1.7
Hype
39.0
WEEK 2Jan 5 – 11
HYPE2025-01-11
US and UK Impose Sanctions on Russian Energy Sector
Policy Changeinternational · narrow
Damage
2.5
Hype
30.8