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普京与妻子宣布离婚 Russian President Vladimir Putin and his wife Lyudmila have said their marriage is over. 俄罗斯总统弗拉基米尔·普京与妻子柳德米拉宣布他们的婚姻走到了尽头。 The couple revealed their decision on divorce on state TV ? The couple, who had been married for 30 years, made their divorce public on Russian state television after attending a ballet performance. ? It was a joint decision: we hardly see each other, each of us has our own life, Mr Putin said.? ? Mrs Putin had rarely been seen in public in recent months, prompting much speculation in Russian media.? ? She is known to dislike publicity, and told the TV reporter that flying was difficult for her. Vladimir Vladimirovich is completely drowned in work, she said. ? The divorce was civilised and the couple would always remain close, she said. ? I am very grateful to Vladimir... that he still supports me. And the children, he really cares for them and the children feel this, she added. ? Mr Putin confirmed on TV that the two were no longer living together. ? We are always going to be very close to each other. I am sure, forever, he said. ? Vladimir Putin and Lyudmila Shkrebneva were married in 1983. They have two daughters, Maria and Yekaterina, both in their 20s. ? Our children have grown up; they have their own lives, Mrs Putin added. ? She and Mr Putin were last seen together at his inauguration for his third term as president on 7 May 2012.