Vladimir Putin and his wife of 30 years, Lyudmila Putina, who have two daughters in their late 20s, went on TV in June to announce they were breaking up.
The 61-year-old president was still officially listed as “married” only last week.
Ranked among the world’s most powerful people, Vladimir Putin made headlines last month by annexing Ukraine’s Crimea region.
During their appearance before a TV camera last year, Vladimir Putin said: “It was a joint decision: we hardly see each other, each of us has our own life.”
Lyudmila Putina, who is known to dislike publicity, said that flying was difficult for her and Vladimir Putin was “completely drowned in work”.
The divorce was “civilized” and the couple would “always remain close”, she added.
Presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed for Russian media on Wednesday that the divorce had been completed.
In 2008, Vladimir Putin denied rumors that he had secretly divorced and was planning to marry former Olympic gymnast Alina Kabayeva.
Alina Kabayeva was among the final six torchbearers at the opening of Vladimir Putin’s showpiece Sochi Winter Olympics in February, rekindling speculation that she was a favorite of the Russian leader.
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro declared the Christmas season would be moved up to October as…
VP Kamala Harris is criticizing Donald Trump over a recent controversy involving his campaign at…
Film legend Alain Delon has died at the age of 88. Alain Delon was a…
Elon Musk's much-anticipated X-chat with Donald Trump was marred by technical issues. The conversation, in…
On August 6, America was introduced to a fresh political family when Vice-President Kamala Harris…
Kamala Harris has chosen Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice-presidential nominee. Tim Walz, 60,…