Ukrainian Armed Forces retreat from Siversk: main news of the day - from the Central Election Commission to water tariffs

According to glavcom.ua: The Central Election Commission has decided to resume the operation of the State Register of Voters in Ukraine in preparation for the upcoming elections to be held in the country. During the state of war, the management of the register was temporarily suspended, but now work with it will be fully restored.

Ukrainian troops have decided to retreat from the city of Siversk in the Donetsk region due to the difficult situation and the advantage of Russian troops in manpower and equipment. However, fighting in the area of the city continues, and the Ukrainian defense forces are trying to hold back the enemy's advance by striking at the occupiers and blocking their units.

The Kyiv Appeal Court has decided to reduce the amount of bail for the former head of Ukrenergo, Volodymyr Kudrytsky. Now the bail amount is about 7 million hryvnias, which is lower than its previous amount.

Ukrzaliznytsia has expanded its train schedule for Christmas and New Year holidays by preparing 16 additional trains. Special attention will be given to the Carpathian route for the rest of Ukrainian soldiers and their families.

The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to postpone the planned increase in water tariffs to avoid additional financial pressure on the population amid the war. The government, together with the National Commission, will work on balancing the interests of consumers and service providers.

Ukraine is preparing for upcoming elections, confronting the front lines, and making steps to improve the lives of citizens and servicemen.