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dipsydoodle

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Wed Apr 2, 2014, 03:21 PM Apr 2014

Putin officially divorces his wife Lyudmila - Kremlin

(Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has formally divorced his wife Lyudmila after more than 30 years of marriage, Kremlin spokesman said on Wednesday, following a surprise breakup announcement last year.

"The divorce has taken place," Dmitry Peskov said, without giving any further details.

Putin and his wife announced that their marriage was over last June in a live broadcast on Russian state television, confirming longstanding speculation that they had separated.

The Kremlin made clear at the time that their breakup had yet to be formalised.

The ex-KGB spy, 61, keeps his personal life private and little is known about his wife and two daughters, both in their 20s.

http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/04/02/uk-russia-putin-divorce-idUKBREA311PM20140402

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Putin officially divorces his wife Lyudmila - Kremlin (Original Post) dipsydoodle Apr 2014 OP
Look out, Ukraine... Cali_Democrat Apr 2014 #1
Surprisingly, the court awarded Crimea to his ex-wife jberryhill Apr 2014 #2
Putin was seen romping around on vacation with another lady NightWatcher Apr 2014 #3
Apparently, he wanted his marriage federalized. nt Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2014 #4
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