Russian President Vladamir Putin and his wife gave an interview last night outside the ballet where they announced their divorce.
The Putins have been married for 30 years.
The Telegraph reported:
The president and his wife reportedly visited the ballet “Esmeralda” at the State Kremlin Palace on Thursday evening.
After ballet the couple gave an interview to the Russia 24 state television channel announcing their divorce.
Asked about longstanding rumours that they no longer lived together, the 60-year-old Mr Putin said: “That is true.”
“It was our joint decision,” Mr Putin said. The couple had been married for almost 30 years.
Vlad sings the blues.