Tyne Tees Russia

Michael Betoin gave up his home and spent more than £10,000 of his own money to fund humanitarian aid trips to Ukraine since the war with Russia began.

A lorry driver who became stranded in Darlington when war broke out in Ukraine says he's been 'devastated' by what he's seen back in his native country.

A team of Gateshead men who delivered aid and Christmas presents to Ukraine say they are 'humbled' by what they saw and who they met.