Vladimir Putin's love life is 'just fine don’t worry'

The Russian President made the chilling admission during his annual address

Vladimir Putin has managed to squeeze love into his busy lifestyle of cold baths, conflict and controversy.

Among the more chilling of today’s People news, is the Russian President’s confirmation that he has a new object of affection.

Putin divorced his wife of 30 years Lyudmila Putina in 2013, with whom he has two daughters, Maria, 28, and Katerina, 27,

The subject arose after a reporter asked if he has time for a personal life during his annual address today. She added, somewhat harrowingly, that her aunt’s friends were interested in him romantically.

“Everything is just fine, please don't worry,” he said reassuringly.

“A friend of mine, a dignitary from Europe, asked me recently: do you have love in your life? Well yes, there is someone I love, and people love me back. Everything is just fine.

“I have very good relations with Lyudmila [Putina, his ex-wife], we see each other regularly. I see my children regularly too, but not as often as I would like.”

Saving the best part until last, he concluded by flirtatiously telling the reporter, “Say hi to your aunt’s friends.”

Putina said previously that the marriage ended “due to the fact that we barely see each other”.

“Vladimir is completely submerged in his work,” she said. “Our children have grown up, each of them is living her own life... I truly don't like publicity.”