Watching on television or reading the news, most of us have felt impacted by the horror of the war raging in Ukraine.
But Elswick Councillor Nicu Ion is among those who've seen the devastation wrought by the Russian invasion firsthand. He told ChronicleLive that entering the war-torn country is an experience he'll never forget.
Over the past few weeks, thousands of essential items have been collected in the North East to help those dispossessed by the conflict. Coun Ion is one of the volunteers who've undertaken the difficult journey to get the goods to those who need them.
