US military veterans captured in Ukraine seen for first time in Russian TV footage

A Russian news outlet has aired video footage of the two U.S. service members who went missing while they were fighting in Ukraine last week. President Joe Biden is aware of the situation but has not confirmed their capture to Russian forces.

"Mom, I just want to let you know that I’m alive and I hope to be back home as soon as I can be," Drueke said in the footage. 

During the video, he is seen providing his mother with a quick wink and telling her to take care of his dog. "So, love Diesel for me. Love you," he added.