Russia has sent up to 2,000 troops to Ukraine from the occupied territories of Georgia. The relevant statement has been spread by the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

"In order to recruit the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, 4th (Tskhinvali region, South Ossetia) and 7th (Abkhazia) military bases were transferred to Ukraine from the occupied territories of Georgia. 3 armored carriers, as well as about 1,200 Russian and Ossetian servicemen, were sent to Ukraine from the 4th military base, and 2 armored carriers and about 800 people were sent from the 7th military base," reads the statement.