According to BlockBeats, on August 25, Elon Musk released a video with the hashtag #FreePavel, expressing his support for Telegram founder Pavel Durov. In the video, Durov is seen in an interview where he praises Musk's acquisition of X, stating that it has enhanced freedom of speech. Durov emphasized the importance of social media platforms like X and Telegram in upholding free speech, calling it a significant advancement for humanity.