Politics● ElevatedSep 25 · Sep 25, 2026, 9:00 AM
Ukraine weighs legalizing pornography to raise tax revenue and buy drones
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Washington Post World · Eastern Europe
Decriminalizing porn would help close a huge budget gap but is a fraught step in a nation long stained by a reputation for exploiting its women.
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