Russian president Putin and wife Lyudmila announce on TV that their marriage is over

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his wife, Lyudmila, have announced today that they have separated and their marriage is over.The 60-year-old and his 55-year-old wife broke the news of the end of the 29-year marriage on television.  The couple also confirmed that they no longer live together.

Lyudmila Putin said it had been a 'our common decision, says marriage is over due to the fact that they barely see each other.'

What a civilised couple!