I do not understand the position of the Georgian government and that is why I perceive this issue so painfully, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at a news conference in the Kyiv metro.

"I believe that the Georgian people are one of the closest to Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. After the first revolution, we saw great support from them. I do not really understand the current position of the leaders of your Government. I do not understand this and that is why I perceive this issue so painfully. I think what they are going for is not really worth it," Zelensky said in response to a question from Georgian journalist.

The Ukrainian leader said that even though the distance, he perceives Georgia much closer to Ukraine than Russia.