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How I survived Russian torture: U.S. Army veteran endures electrocution | The Truth of the Matter
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54:42Now PlayingU.S. Army Veteran Alex Drueke was in the hands of Russian forces for 105 days, enduring beatings, broken ribs, starvation and electrocution.
His is an incredible story of resilience and survival. Drueke sits down with NewsNation’s Natasha Zouves, who hosts “The Truth of the Matter,” describing his weeks of solitary confinement in a 2’x6’ cell, and his tactics to stay sane: playing his favorite movies in his head and speaking to the ants that would try to steal crumbs of his moldy bread, his only daily meal.
NewsNation’s series “The Truth of the Matter" goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories shaping our world. Each Saturday, Zouves brings viewers in-depth, thought-provoking conversations and storytelling that delve into evidence often overlooked.
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