The lawfully formed government of the people asserts that they are part of Denmark whilst having the power to be independent or part of another nation if the political will exists to enact it which is ultimately what makes a country a country.

Imagining we have any claim on it based on rendering aid almost a century ago is…kinda deranged. Also its strategic value can easily be realized as it is now via alliance.

What cannot be realized by alliance is handing out their resources like prizes to cronies which is the actual motivation.