Zelensky banned almost a dozen opposition parties and nationalized Ukranian television (tell that to David Frum). Putin also persecutes political opposition and media critical of him in any way. How is either side of this conflict worth rooting for?

EDIT: Oh, and how would preserving the Zelensky regine preserve democracy? According to Tucker, it "preserves democracy" by removing from any kind of power anyone the primary holders of power don't like.