Russian President Vladimir Putin and his wife, Lyudmila, said their marriage had ended just short of their 30th anniversary, blaming demands on his time and his high-profile position.
The Putins said the decision was mutual, speaking in an interview on state television channel Rossiya 24, following a rare public appearance together at the ballet “Esmeralda” in the Kremlin. The announcement ends years of speculation about difficulties in their marriage.
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