Russian president , ex - wife , split on state - run TV . ` ` We almost do n't like each other , '' Vladimir Putin told Channel 24 . She said that she was grateful for her husband 's support and called the split a `` civilized divorce . '' Lyudmila Putin says she does n't like to be in love . The pair have two adult children .
Russian president , ex - wife , split on state - run TV . ` ` We almost do n't like each other , '' Vladimir Putin told Channel 24 . Lyudmila Putin says she does n't like to be in love . The pair have two adult children .