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> “I’m absolutely shocked we’re seriously discussing that a European state could have done this,” says Ivan Kolpakov, Meduza’s editor-in-chief. “I’m probably na
by acqq 3y ago
> “I’m absolutely shocked we’re seriously discussing that a European state could have done this,” says Ivan Kolpakov, Meduza’s editor-in-chief. “I’m probably naive"
Rather then naive, I think his main problem is that he hasn't investigated before the discussed event what the European states actually do in that context. Then he would be just worried, not shocked.
Another possibility is that the "shocked" is the "Casablanca shocked":
> Rick: How can you close me up? On what grounds?
> Captain Renault: I'm shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here!
> [a croupier hands Renault a pile of money]
> Croupier: Your winnings, sir.
> Captain Renault: Oh, thank you very much.