Moscow has sent a note to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia regarding the murder of Anastasia Shatalova, a Russian citizen, in Tbilisi, RIA Novosti reports.

"The Department of Interests (Section of Interests of the Russian Embassy in Georgia at the Swiss Embassy) has sent a note to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia requesting information from the competent authorities of Georgia on the crime committed, as well as provision of necessary legal assistance to the father of the deceased regarding the quick transfer of the body’”, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia said.

According to the Ministry, the employees of the consular department are in direct contact with the father of the deceased who has arrived in Tbilisi.

"All necessary measures are being taken in close cooperation with the Georgian authorities to protect the interests of the relatives of the deceased in Georgia, including her minor son, who has Russian citizenship," the agency says in a statement.

Anastasia Shatalova was killed in Tbilisi two days ago. An investigation is underway under Article 108 of the Criminal Code, which pertains to premeditated murder. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia, 3 people have been arrested.