Zelensky at UN: Russia's revenues must remain a target

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky harshly criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin in his Wednesday speech to the UN General Assembly, calling the war "madness" and describing the Kremlin leader as "patient zero." He urged allies to maintain sanctions against Moscow. Zelensky stated that Russia's revenues must remain a target to limit its capacity to finance and prolong the war. He directly appealed to international partners to sustain pressure on the Russian economy through continued sanctions. The speech comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts, including reported discussions between Russia and Ukraine on a potential ceasefire for energy and grain infrastructure. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov also addressed the UN, saying Russia "will not pause" in the war.