United Nations flag. File photo UN, May 10. Russia is a key partner in providing assistance to Syria, Farhan Haq, deputy spokesman for the UN Secretary General, said at a briefing, commenting on the EU decision not to invite Moscow to participate in the Brussels- 6. «The Brussels conference is an important annual event. And we are participating in discussions. The UN is not among the co-organizers this year. The EU has decided not to invite the Russian Federation and contact them to find out the reason,» Haq said. point of view, the Russian Federation is a member of the UN and a permanent member of the UN Security Council and is a key partner,» he added. far away in Syria, Pedersen said