Russian passengers were greeted with jeers and heckles when they arrived in Batumi, Georgia.Ukrinform/NurPhoto via Getty Images Locals jeered at Russian passengers on a cruise ship in Batumi, Georgia, on two occasions. The ship departed earlier than scheduled on Thursday and later returned to the port on Monday. Georgia has long had tension with Russia about disputed territory and opposition to the Ukraine war. A cruise ship with Russian passengers docked in Batumi, Georgia, was met with jeers from locals who were protesting the Ukraine war and the disputed territories occupied by Russia.The cruise ship Astoria Grande was met with a large protesting crowd when it docked in the Georgian port of Batumi on Thursday and Monday, according to various media reports, including the local outlet Georgia Today.