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June 7th, 2013
03:30 PM ET

Putin announces divorce

After years of speculation about their marriage, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his wife, Lyudmila, announced on state-run television that they are divorcing.

Putin announces split: 'We have different lives'

Lyudmila Putin described it as a "civilized divorce." The couple has two adult children.

Phil Black reports from Moscow.


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