We don't.

I've read tons of stories dealing with alien encounters where the aliens are less advanced.

It's a subspecies.

I wonder if this holds true for the innermost planet of all solar systems because of orbital mechanics.

This is not how you get into the EU.

I support Ukraine's right to exist. At the same time I understand false propaganda against Russia exists.

I didn't believe Iraq killed 500 babies in Kuwait, but I still supported the action against Iraq.

The AP did the right thing. Russia is in the wrong, but there is no reason to amplify false reports.