This is NCD, so the only appreciate conclusion to draw here is as follows: Crimea invasion imminent!

She's also chock full of high end sensor and communications gear, and probably being used to gather and disseminate intel on Russian air and surface movements.

Come to think of it the USA and the British Empire before them draw their power from controlling the oceans and ensuring international trade goes smoothly and brings them coins. If a certain someone starts shooting left and right at legitimate merchant ships it's kinda a matter of credibility to show up for "the maritime power".