Meanwhile in "democratic" Ukraine people are subject to extrajudicial execution and or detention, opposition parties are banned, and corruption rules the day.

Meanwhile in "democratic" Ukraine people are subject to extrajudicial execution and or detention, opposition parties are banned, and corruption rules the day. Russia may be a flawed "democracy" but the idea that it is much different from other eastern european societies, I believe, is flawed. I believe the war in Ukraine is more about Russian nationalism and pride than some democracy deficiency. Evidence suggests the majority of the people support the war effort. Democracy is not a perfect antidote for different perceived national interests.