World & BusinessUkraine weighs decriminalizing pornography to raise tax revenue for drones
The Washington Post reports that lawmakers aim to generate roughly $25 million in tax revenue—enough to buy 30,000 drones—as Ukraine faces huge military expenses.
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The Washington Post reports that Ukrainian lawmakers are moving to decriminalize pornography to help fund the war effort. It says the move could generate roughly $25 million in tax revenue, enough to purchase 30,000 drones. The outlet describes decriminalization as a fraught step given Ukraine’s long-standing reputation for exploiting women.
Ukraine weighs decriminalizing pornography to raise tax revenue for drones
The Washington Post reports that lawmakers aim to generate roughly $25 million in tax revenue—enough to buy 30,000 drones—as Ukraine faces huge military expenses.
TLDR
The Washington Post reports that Ukrainian lawmakers are moving to decriminalize pornography to help fund the war effort. It says the move could generate roughly $25 million in tax revenue, enough to purchase 30,000 drones. The outlet describes decriminalization as a fraught step given Ukraine’s long-standing reputation for exploiting women.