{
  "id": 5894462,
  "title": "Ukraine weighs new tax revenue source to help fund war effort - WSJ",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/ukraine-weighs-new-tax-revenue-source-to-help-fund-war-effort-wsj",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-06T02:40:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/economy-news/ukraine-weighs-new-tax-revenue-source-to-help-fund-war-effort--wsj-4890250"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukraine is contemplating legalizing and taxing the pornography industry, which currently operates outside the formal economy, as a potential source of revenue to support its ongoing defense needs, according to the Wall Street Journal. A bill legalizing pornography, passed in July, is awaiting a second reading in parliament. Proponents believe that this move could generate up to $25 million in annual tax revenue, which could be allocated to Kyiv's defense budget. This amount, while small in comparison to the $120 billion Ukraine reportedly needs each year for defense, could still finance around 30,000 drones. Currently, the production and distribution of pornography are illegal, leading to potential criminal prosecution for those who declare income from the activity. Some Ukrainian creators have already paid taxes on their earnings, with one individual paying approximately $900,000, equivalent to the cost of two thousand drones or one hundred military pickup trucks. The proposal aims to expand the tax base, minimize corruption, and redirect law enforcement resources towards the war effort.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}