Putin admitted to being in love

Vladimir Putin on Thursday admitted that he is - in love. 

-I love and am loved, said the Russian president and again fueled rumors that his chosen one is gymnast Alina Kabaeva. Putin did not want to reveal the identity of his partner. All that is certain is that the president, who divorced more than a year ago, is in love again, writes the Daily Mail, reports the Patria News Agency.  

He was married to his ex-wife Lyudmila for a long 30 years, and although his private life is a taboo subject in Moscow, one journalist decided to ask him at yesterday's press conference if he had time for the opposite sex. 'I do,' replied the 62-year-old, who is also the father of two daughters.

When the media started linking him with Kabaeva (31) six years ago, he condemned those who pry into other people's lives. But on Thursday, he decided to share a story with journalists about his friend from Europe, a 'big boss,' who recently asked him, after everything that happened last year, if there was love in his life.

'I asked him 'in what sense?', 'Do you love someone', he said 'yes', 'and does someone love you?', I said 'yes'. He surely concluded that I had gone completely wild,' Putin recounted the conversation with his friend.

Until now, Putin has refused to discuss his private life, especially rumors that he already has another secret family. In any case, he claims to have remained close to his ex-wife. They have, he says, a very good, friendly relationship and see each other regularly.