Tough titty. We and the Georgians are not happy the Russians are blocking access to and patroling in the city either. We have more right to be there, weapons or not, than the Russians, since we are there at the invitation of the recognized government.
I guess when the Chinese put troops ashore in Baja, and they head north, you wouldn't want to upset them by sending armed ships to "monitor" their progress.
Of course it hasn't actually been confirmed that Dallas and McFaul are not going to put in to Poti. They still might, and they might just be waiting on the Mount Whitney and those German, Spanish and Polish frigates.
Given the fact our leaders already publicly encourage, and stand by gawking at the current lawless illegal invasion, you think this leadership even cares?