Zelensky responds to petition to decriminalize porn in Ukraine
Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Photo: OP)

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to petition on decriminalizing the production of erotic content. According to him, the issues raised fall within the competence of the Verkhovna Rada.

Zelenskyy noted that the only legislative body in Ukraine that adopts laws is the Verkhovna Rada. It is currently considering a bill to amend the Criminal Code on offenses against public order and morality.

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This draft law proposes to establish criminal liability exclusively for the importation of pornographic content (videos, photos, programs, works and other items) into Ukraine for sale to minors.

"At the same time, I would like to inform you that the proposals expressed in the electronic petition have been sent to the Verkhovna Rada for processing during the consideration of the relevant draft law in accordance with the established procedure," the response reads.

For reference:. The current version of Article 301 of the Criminal Code provides for liability for the production, storage, distribution of pornographic materials, their importation into Ukraine, and coercion to participate in the creation of such content. There is a separate provision for liability for the same actions, but in relation to minors.

Possible penalties: a fine of UAH 17,000 to UAH 85,000, restriction of liberty for up to five years and imprisonment for up to seven years in case of recidivism or group conspiracy.
  • on November 11, 2024, the parliament registered a bill No. 12191 on the decriminalization of porn.
  • In December, MP Zheleznyak reported that the parliamentary committee on law enforcement supported the relevant bill.
  • The petition was registered on June 27, 2025 and received the 25,000 votes necessary for consideration within five days. Its author calls herself a model of OnlyFans.
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