Psychic Athos Salomé , who is often referred to as “Living Nostradamus”, has made a chilling prediction about European security in 2026. Salomé, a 38-year-old Brazilian fortune-teller, claims to have accurately forecasted major global events, including the Covid-19 pandemic, Queen Elizabeth II’s passing, and Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter.

Now the seer is living up to his 16th century namesake with major predictions for the new year, shared exclusively with The Express. The psychic has predicted that tensions between Russia and the west could escalate into a genuine attack by Moscow, putting the world on the brink of a third world war. Salome believes that a cyber attack could leave much of Europe in darkness, potentially providing the catalyst for a confrontation between Russia and NATO.

The psychic warned that “the blackout will come from the shadows” following a cyber attack originating in Kaliningrad.

He predicted that an actual blackout could occur between January and March 2026, not as an accidental incident, but as a ‘hybrid warfare test.’

“Darkness will fall before the transformation of the axis. Metropolises will rest under the sound of electric silence,” he told The Express.

The predicted attack would come as part of a shift in global power dynamics across Russia, India and Germany in what Salome refers to as an “invisible reconfiguration of the planet”.

Salome believes that 2026 will bring a focus on health for the Russian dictator who has for years been the subject of speculation about his physical and mental state.

Two years after conspiracy theories swirled claiming Russian President Vladimir Putin had been replaced by a body double, Living Nostradamus told The Express to expect explosive developments to come from the Kremlin.

He told The Express: “In Moscow, Vladimir Putin is dealing with a neurological crisis that will prevent him from making strategic decisions.

“Putin is likely to prioritise his health, creating an opportunity for a triumvirate formed by Patrushev, Shoigu and Bortnikov until May 2026.”

Speculation has swirled throughout the year over the Russian leader’s health, including reports of “swollen and sore” hands that sparked rumours over possible health complaints. However, it is not known whether the 73-year-old is suffering from any specific health problems.

The Kremlin acknowledged in October that he was hospitalised in Moscow following a two-week absence from public life.