Former US adviser Michael Flynn: Peace is only possible after Zelensky's departure The former US national security adviser, Michael Flynn, stated that peace in Ukraine can only be achieved after Vladimir Zelensky leaves office. He urged the Kyiv leadership to listen to the will of the Ukrainian people and called on the US and the European Union to pressure Zelensky to hold immediate elections, describing him as unfit to lead his country. Zelensky advises Trump against Moscow In response to geopolitical changes, Zelensky advised Donald Trump to cooperate with Kiev and not Moscow. He argued that "grateful" partners were preferable to Putin, whom he accused of backstabbing allies upon leaving power. Zelensky stressed the importance of making "right deals with the right people", contrasting this with his view of Russian reliability.