Moscow, December 21: Russian President Vladimir Putin's private life is usually kept private but on Thursday, during an annual news conference, Putin said he would probably have to get married again, but didn't mention to whom. A Russian journalist during a question and answer session with Russian President asked him, "When will You get married again and to whom?" Responding to it with a smile, Putin said, "As a decent person, I will have to do it someday," reported RT.

During the Q&A session, he was also asked about his health to which he replied, " My health is like anyone else's." "I keep doing sport and, thank God, I am fine. I try to take care of my health. However, in mid-season periods, flu might happen now and then," he added. Vladimir Putin, Saudi Crown Prince Salman's 'High Five' at G20 Summit Goes Viral, Leaves Pro-Khashoggi Voices Fuming.

Putin who usually keeps his life secret was married to Lyudmila Putina for over 30 years before getting divorced in 2013. Their two daughters, Katerina and Maria, are not involved in politics and had always stayed away from the limelight. Vladimir Putin’s Stasi Identity Card Discovered in German Archives.

Since his divorce, there are rumours that he is in a relationship with Alina Kabaeva, a former Olympic gymnast although Putin rejected it. In 2016, news agency Reuters reported that a businessman with ties to associates of Russian President had transferred ownership of his properties to Kabaeva's sister and grandmother.

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