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Pete Shmigel

Sydney

Writer at Freelance

Writer, ‘The Drone’ author, bike recycler, ex CEO & political advisor, mental health advocate, Board member, Ukraine specialist, @KyivPost contributor.

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  • 3 weeks ago | kyivpost.com | Pete Shmigel

    On every June 6th, the annual anniversary of the D-Day invasion, as a grateful citizen of the United States and as an ex-serviceman in the US Army, I reflect on the courageous actions of brave members of “The Greatest Generation” who fought and resoundingly defeated fascism during World War II.

  • 3 weeks ago | peteshmigel.medium.com | Pete Shmigel

    On every June 6th, the annual anniversary of the D-Day invasion, as a grateful citizen of the United States and as an ex-serviceman in the US Army, I reflect on the courageous actions of brave members of ‘The Greatest Generation’ who fought and resoundingly defeated fascism during World War II. Indeed, the storming of the beaches of Normandy by American and Allied troops – a key milestone in the War – reminds us of so many important characteristics, such as civic service and commitment to values.

  • 3 weeks ago | kyivpost.com | Pete Shmigel

    The destruction by Ukraine of at least 40 of Russia’s best strategic bombers is of immense significance in several respects. And, it may be the beginning of the end of the full-scale war raging now for more than three years. First, the technological innovation and audacity of Ukraine’s attack is unparalleled in warfare’s history.

  • 1 month ago | spectator.com.au | Pete Shmigel

    Australia’s greatest ever political strategist, Mark Textor, recently said to me: ‘People say that Donald Trump is erratic and unpredictable. That’s wrong. In fact, he does the same thing in every situation: disrupt and then deal.’Textor, who at one point was advising the Prime Ministers of four countries at once, is unsurprisingly and very much on to something.

  • 1 month ago | kyivpost.com | Pete Shmigel

    Australia’s greatest ever political strategist, Mark Textor, recently said to me: “People say that Donald Trump is erratic and unpredictable. That’s wrong. In fact, he does the same thing in every situation: disrupt and then deal.” Textor, who at one point was advising the prime ministers of four countries at once, is unsurprisingly and very much on to something.

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Pete Shmigel
Pete Shmigel @shmigel
7 Jun 25

D-Day & MAGA: Two Different Americas by @shmigel https://t.co/XEGmiiVh3M

Pete Shmigel
Pete Shmigel @shmigel
7 Jun 25

The Drone is a new collection of fictional stories set in war-time Ukraine. Flowing from my work as a journo in Ukraine, the collection hopes to honour brave Ukrainians in their traumas and triumphs. It’s available for pre-ordering. https://t.co/Zv1SVsSsY2 https://t.co/gWwZL6qQyR

Pete Shmigel
Pete Shmigel @shmigel
6 Jun 25

The Drone - my new book of fictional stories set in the very real war against Ukrainians - will soon be released. https://t.co/T7DUSc3b4o