Oh wow, another person ready to drink the Putin Kool Aid.
These people may appear to be strong, principled leaders.
BUT, I don't think they are fans of freedom of speech or due process.
There's not much freedom of speech to begin with.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/feb/28/meps-say-marine-le-pen-can-be-prosecuted-over-violent-isis-imagesHere in EU freedom of speech exists only if your opinion is in line with the "official truth". Multiple politicians have faced charges and sentences for speaking their mind.
Sure, you can call un-elected EU officials "Hitler" (unless you are in Germany, Austria) but try to say you don't want more muzzies in your country harassing women at new year's eve...
Look at what happened to Hungarian president when he said enough is enough and started to put up these walls etc.
EU has been trying to oust him ever since. Putin luckily started to back him.
Here he is called "dictator" by non-elected EU head (the irony is strong there):
