( CNN ) -- European leaders are under pressure from the U.S. to step up the EU sanctions against Russia , following the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 . The U.S. announced expanded sanctions targeting two banks , two energy companies , Ukraine separatists and defense companies last week , before the plane , carrying 298 civilians including 80 children , was shot down above a rebel-controlled area in Ukraine . EU leaders also said they intended to increase sanctions . But in the past the EU has been reluctant to impose U.S.-style sanctions on key sectors of Russian economy . Many European countries rely on Russian energy and exports to the country . Explore the maps here to see just how dependent the EU is on Russia . Read more : An isolated Russia 's best friend . Sanctions on Russia : Would World Cup boycott hit harder ? Opinion : Europe must increase sanctions on Russia . Viewing this on mobile ? Click here to view the map .
European foreign ministers are in Brussels to discuss potential further sanctions against Ukraine . The U.S. has proposed more sanctions . EU leaders said they intend to increase sanctions . Ukraine was previously reluctant to follow the U.S. lead due to its economic ties with Russia .