"In Europe, a revision of the global deployment strengthens a credible military deterrence of Russian aggression," RIA Novosti quoted Karlin as saying at a briefing.
She clarified that NATO will be able to act more effectively.
According to her, the audit also involves the continued participation of the United States in the fight against the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria.
Earlier, during a discussion at the Valdai Club, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko spoke about the possibility of restoring a normal dialogue with NATO.