As Ukraine faces the repercussions of a prolonged war, one lawmaker is advocating for the decriminalization of pornography, revealing a contradiction that sees creators paying taxes while being subject to legal prosecution. Yaroslav Zhelezniak, deputy chairman of the finance committee in Ukraine's Parliament, argues that current laws stemming from the Soviet era should be revised to benefit both creators and the state economy. Under Article 301 of the criminal code, violations involving pornography can lead to lengthy prison sentences. However, the government continues to collect taxes from adult content producers on platforms like OnlyFans. Zhelezniak contends that removing the prohibition on pornography could bolster tax revenue and allow creators to operate openly without fear of incarceration, thereby strengthening an economy beleaguered by war.
Legalizing Pornography in Ukraine: A Push for Decriminalization Amidst War

Legalizing Pornography in Ukraine: A Push for Decriminalization Amidst War
In a bid to update outdated legislation, a Ukrainian lawmaker advocates for the legalization of adult content production amid ongoing conflict.
Legalizing Pornography in Ukraine: A Push for Decriminalization Amidst War
In a bid to update outdated legislation, a Ukrainian lawmaker advocates for the legalization of adult content production amid ongoing conflict.
As Ukraine faces the repercussions of a prolonged war, one lawmaker is advocating for the decriminalization of pornography, revealing a contradiction that sees creators paying taxes while being subject to legal prosecution. Yaroslav Zhelezniak, deputy chairman of the finance committee in Ukraine's Parliament, argues that current laws stemming from the Soviet era should be revised to benefit both creators and the state economy. Under Article 301 of the criminal code, violations involving pornography can lead to lengthy prison sentences. However, the government continues to collect taxes from adult content producers on platforms like OnlyFans. Zhelezniak contends that removing the prohibition on pornography could bolster tax revenue and allow creators to operate openly without fear of incarceration, thereby strengthening an economy beleaguered by war.
In a bid to update outdated legislation, a Ukrainian lawmaker advocates for the legalization of adult content production amid ongoing conflict.
As Ukraine faces the repercussions of a prolonged war, one lawmaker is advocating for the decriminalization of pornography, revealing a contradiction that sees creators paying taxes while being subject to legal prosecution. Yaroslav Zhelezniak, deputy chairman of the finance committee in Ukraine's Parliament, argues that current laws stemming from the Soviet era should be revised to benefit both creators and the state economy. Under Article 301 of the criminal code, violations involving pornography can lead to lengthy prison sentences. However, the government continues to collect taxes from adult content producers on platforms like OnlyFans. Zhelezniak contends that removing the prohibition on pornography could bolster tax revenue and allow creators to operate openly without fear of incarceration, thereby strengthening an economy beleaguered by war.