According to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin, the investigation into the death of Irakli Kvaratskhelia should be completed in order to start a dialogue.

"The investigation has not been completed. As far as I know, it has not finished in Georgia either. Our position is that a dialogue should be launched only after the end of the investigation. It prevents dialogue and many elements of mutual cooperation between Tbilisi, Tskhinvali and Sokhumi”, the Deputy Minister said.