MAVERICK Senator Jacqui Lambie has revealed a new solution for improved relations between Russia and Australia.

Tasmanian vodka, a T-shirt and a fundraising judo event between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Tony Abbott at the Ulverstone Judo Club.

The Palmer United Party senator met with Russian ambassador Vladimir Morozov yesterday, handing him two bottles of Tasmanian vodka and a T-shirt from the club.

The club wants to hold a fundraising judo fight between the two leaders, and Senator Lambie believes it will be “great for international relations with the nuclear superpower”.

“They have put their money on President Putin,” the Tasmanian senator told parliament today.

“A BBQ, beers and a couple of vodkas ... would also be on the agenda.”

Club members want the gifted T-shirt to go to Mr Putin “with their best wishes” in appreciation of his promotion of the sport.

They also want him to accept an honorary membership.

media_camera PM Tony Abbott delivering a speech at the BCA annual dinner. Photo Jeremy Piper

The relationship between Russia and Australia has been fragile since Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot out of the sky above eastern Ukraine.

Russian-backed rebels are assumed responsible for the crash, which killed 38 Australians.

Mr Putin angered many Australians with his handling of the incident and the delay in assisting international access to the crash site.

A group of Tasmanian mates could come in handy for the president next month, when he travels to Australia for the G20.

Mr Abbott made international headlines recently after claiming he would “shirt-front” his Russian counterpart on the sidelines of the global leaders summit.

AAP