The United States is concerned about China's attempts to buy Motor Sich

"Secretary of State Pompeo has expressed concern about China's malicious investment in Ukraine, which includes Beijing's efforts to acquire Motor Sich," said a statement on the US State Department's website.

Also during the conversation, the parties discussed the pandemic, the situation in Belarus and Ukraine.

Earlier, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba and US Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Bigan discussed the development of a strategic partnership between their countries.