European leaders did not remove jackets for Ukraine

A claim is spreading on social media that European leaders took off their suit jackets to show support for Ukraine. However, this is not true. The image being shared is photoshopped and does not reflect reality. No reputable news sources have reported on this event. A search for information about the claim also did not reveal any valid results. A video from Sky News shows the leaders gathering for a group photo, but it clearly does not show them removing their jackets. The leaders were photographed while discussing Europe's defense and security. They were joined by various officials, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The video shows them posing at Lancaster House but does not support the jacket claim. Fact-checking organization Lead Stories has also confirmed that the claim is false.