Ukraine Considers Legalizing Porn Industry to Fund Its War: Report
- On Sunday, the Wall Street Journal reported that Ukraine is considering legalizing pornography to bolster its economy and fund the war against Russia, with lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak, finance committee chair in Ukraine's Parliament, pushing the legislation.
- Currently, producing or distributing pornography in Ukraine is illegal, punishable by up to seven years in prison, creating a legal trap where creators who pay taxes effectively admit to criminal activity.
- Tax lawyer Lesia Mykhalenko, who has represented more than 100 OnlyFans models, described the crackdown as an unnecessary burden, while models like Svitlana Dvornikova face asset seizures and reportedly solicited bribes from police.
- Following a petition by Dvornikova that garnered over 25,000 signatures in one week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky committed to having Parliament consider the bill, which passed its first reading in July.
- In 2023, 7,900 Ukrainians earned more than $131 million on OnlyFans, and proponents estimate the industry could generate enough tax revenue to help pay for up to 30,000 drones if legalization proceeds.
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In the midst of a war with Russia, Ukrainian lawmakers are considering legalizing the pornography industry and taxing activity on platforms like OnlyFans.
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