U.S. President Barack Obama listens to Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven speak during a multilateral meeting with Nordic leaders in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, U.S., May 13, 2016. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Five Nordic countries and the United States on Friday called on Russia to ensure its military maneuvers are in compliance with international obligations, in a joint statement during a summit at the White House.

The leaders of Denmark and Norway also said in the statement they are prepared to join the United States in contributing to an “enhanced allied forward presence” with NATO ahead of the organization’s summit this summer in Warsaw.