CEE and Baltics say gravely concerned by Russia's 'aggressive' stance

By Wiktor Szary BUCHAREST/WARSAW (Reuters) - Leaders of nine Central and Eastern European and Baltic states said in a joint statement on Wednesday they were gravely concerned by Russia's "continuing aggressive posturing" and backed a sustainable NATO military presence in the region. "We will stand firm on the need for Russia to return to respect of international law as well as of its international obligations, responsibilities and commitments as a pre-condition for a NATO–Russia relationsh