The two announced the news on TV after watching the ballet performance. Putin said that the divorce was due to the fact that the president's work occupied most of his time and demanded that his life be completely open. "All my work should be open and watched by the public," Putin said. "Some people like it, some people don't like it, and some people can't stand it at all."
Lyudmila said the divorce was a mutual decision. "I really don't like living in the public eye. It's really hard for me to fly around. And we rarely meet. "
Both Putin and lyudmila said that they would always maintain close relations. "Our relationship is good, and I am grateful that he still supports me and my children. He is very kind to the children. " Lyudmila said.