Will Ukraine legalise porn to fill up its war chest?

Ukraine taxed pornography without legalizing it, creating costly legal uncertainty. The decriminalization project aimed to bring the law into line with reality and to strengthen the finances in the midst of war.

This bill is intended to allow for distribution, possession or production, particularly for content creators on OnlyFans.

Will Ukraine legalise porn to fill up its war chest?

Ukraine's Parliament is considering a bill to amend Article 301 of the Criminal Code, which currently criminalises pornography with penalties of up to five years in prison. Between 2020 and 2022, Ukrainian OnlyFans creators earned $123 million, contributing over $1.6 million in taxes. Supporters argue that decriminalisation could generate $12.3 million annually and reduce law enforcement misuse