President Donald Trump stated on June 25, 2025, that it is possible Russian President Vladimir Putin has territorial ambitions beyond Ukraine. Trump acknowledged this possibility during a discussion referencing General Caine's similar assertion. He also described Putin as "confused and eager to end the war," suggesting that Putin was "misled" and expressing his intention to speak with him soon. Trump noted past tensions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky but described Zelensky as "very" without further elaboration. This marks a notable shift in Trump's public stance, as he had previously downplayed Russian aggression. The comments were widely reported by multiple sources, including Reuters and various international news outlets.