An analysis of internet research shows a growing interest in Ukrainian pornography since the Russian invasion.
It’s a shocking study. Analyzing global search engine traffic, researchers from Thomson Portal have noted an increased interest in Ukrainian pornography since Russia invaded Ukraine.
A worrying trend that the study says could encourage traffickers to “act more frequently and with less punishment.” While there was evidence of sexual exploitation and human trafficking of some Ukrainians before the start of the war, the latest data shows a significant increase since the Russian invasion.
Analysis of Internet research revealed that the number of views of pornographic videos allegedly showing Ukrainian refugees has skyrocketed over the past six months. A snapshot of 13 videos allegedly showing Ukrainian refugees shows they were viewed 275,000 times in January, our Guardian colleagues report.
600% more searches for the term “Ukrainian porn” in Spain
In the United Kingdom, searches for “Ukrainian escorts” increased by 200% compared to six months before the war broke out, in Spain, searches for the term “Ukrainian porn” increased by 600% and in Poland a 130% increase. The logical consequence when we know that searches for the sexual exploitation of refugees had already increased by 300% in March 2022. Less than a month after the start of hostilities.