Norway is currently embroiled in a heated debate over the extent of its financial support to Ukraine amidst the ongoing conflict.

Finance Minister Trygve Slagsvold Vedum has expressed concerns about excessive use of the Oil Fund to finance Ukraine aid, warning against creating a separate budget system for foreign aid.

He argues that while supporting Ukraine is crucial, it should be prioritized like any other national expenditure.

Meanwhile, political parties like Venstre and Høyre are advocating for significant increases in aid, suggesting the use of oil revenues to fund their proposals.

This comes as international pressure mounts, with critics like Swedish commentator Claes Arvidsson urging Norway to contribute more, given its economic capacity.

Currently, Norway ranks 12th among Ukraine's donors, with Denmark leading in contributions relative to GDP.

The debate continues as Norway's government considers increasing its aid to at least 30 billion kroner next year, doubling the current proposal.