You are correct. In Ukraine there are plenty of men, women, and even children who refuse to give up their freedom. Even behind the Russian lines there are many civilians risking their lives to help their nation.
The authors of the article look like they wouldn't lift a finger to preserve freedom anywhere unless they were getting paid to do so. They look like they would surrender if they couldn't have jam with their croissants.
Indeed. As the Z man bans opposition political parties, media outlets, religious institutions, political speech. Yes, a shining beacon of freedom and democracy.
It's all about the Laundromat. Fools.