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Vladimir Putin to get divorced

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his wife Lyudmila have announced on television that their marriage is over

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Putin and wife divorce after 30 years of marriage

Russian President Vladmir Putin and his wife Lyudmila made the announcement after attending a ballet performance at the Kremlin Credit: Reuters

Russian President Vladmir Putin and his wife Lyudmila have announced they are divorcing after 30 years of marriage.

The pair made a rare public appearance together to announce the decision. Speaking after a attending a ballet performance at the Kremlin, Putin said: "It was our joint decision."

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