In 2023, the Solidarity Collectives visited the Kherson region, where they met Erwin, an anarchist, combat medic, and member of the cooperative group "Khlib nasushchnyi" (Daily Bread). Since that meeting, many events have transpired, and at the time of publishing this interview, Erwin is defending the Kherson region, spending days and nights in the swamps under the whizzing of bullets, artillery strikes, and drone attacks. This is a story about the journey of a Ukrainian anarchist from activism to working as a medic in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It also highlights the importance of volunteer assistance during wartime. The conversation touches on the topic of horizontality, the experience of cooperation with people in de-occupied territories, and the issue of veganism in the army. Can an anarchist be in the army, and can this lead to conflicts? The answer to these questions depends on internal principles and the ability to find common ground even in the most difficult circumstances.
