The Dutch queen unveils a bell made from Russian weapons to show solidarity with Ukraine
- The Netherlands announced a $436 million military assistance package for Ukraine to enhance maritime security on June 4 in Brussels.
- Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans announced the military aid package for Ukraine on June 4, prior to the Ukraine Defense Contact Group gathering held in Brussels amidst escalating Russian threats in strategic areas.
- The assistance package comprises more than 100 maritime vessels, upwards of 50 maritime drones, various weapon systems, equipment components, and includes capacity-building efforts for Ukrainian forces.
- The last Dutch F-16 jets designated for Ukraine have departed, completing a pledge of 24 aircraft supporting Ukraine's defense efforts.
- Queen Maxima presented the Bell of Freedom made from Russian weapons to the Czech Republic, symbolizing solidarity with Ukraine amid ongoing conflict.
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Queen Máxima's gift went to a tower whose bell was melted down during World War I to make weapons.

The Dutch queen unveils a bell made from Russian weapons to show solidarity with Ukraine
Queen Maxima of the Netherlands handed over a bell made partly from Russian weapons to a church in the Czech Republic on Thursday in a sign of solidarity with Ukraine.
The Netherlands continues to support Ukraine unabated after the fall of the government. This was stated by outgoing Minister Ruben Brekelmans (Defense) in the presence of his Ukrainian colleague and other allies. He immediately put his money where his mouth is with a new support package worth 400 million euros.
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