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Ukraine considers legalizing porn to fund war effort

Published : Monday, 7 September, 2026 at 1:38 PM

Observer Online Report

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Ukraine is considering legalizing adult content to boost its war-torn economy and generate tax revenue for the military, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Under current Ukrainian law, producing, possessing, or distributing pornography remains illegal and carries penalties of up to seven years in prison. Despite the prohibition, the industry has expanded rapidly, leaving content creators trapped between tax demands and criminal prosecution.

Parliament Finance Committee Chair Yaroslav Zhelezniak introduced a bill to decriminalize the industry, estimating it could yield up to $25 million in annual tax revenues - enough to purchase approximately 30,000 drones for the armed forces.

The dilemma intensified after authorities began demanding tax payments from online content creators. Fenix International, the parent company of OnlyFans, reported that nearly 7,900 Ukrainians earned over $131 million on the platform in 2023 alone.

However, models who filed tax declarations inadvertently exposed themselves to prosecution for tax evasion and illicit content creation, leading to police raids, asset seizures, and widespread extortion attempts by corrupt officials. Many models have since fled the country to avoid prosecution.

Public pressure mounted after a petition filed by an OnlyFans creator gained over 25,000 signatures, prompting President Volodymyr Zelensky to refer the matter to parliament. The proposed decriminalization bill passed its first reading in July and awaits a second vote in the Ukrainian parliament.

-SA

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