Since returning to the White House last January, Trump has worked to reconnect with Putin and negotiate directly with him to end his invasion of Ukraine.

Trump and Zelensky clashed in a recent White House meeting, with the US President telling the Ukraine President to make a deal or "we're out."

Georgia, a former Soviet republic located in the Caucasus, remains a pivotal battleground for influence between Russia and the West, particularly the European Union, which aims to integrate the country into its bloc.

Last week, the Ukrainian government dismissed six deputy defense ministers after appointing a new defense minister earlier this month.

As Wagner’s revolt enters its second week, its forces have relocated, and its leader is hiding in Belarus, where the group’s presence has alarmed Eastern European countries.