Malcolm Turnbull, the Australian prime minister, mocked Donald Trump at a press event on Wednesday night, including having a dig at the president's Russian woes.

Mr Turnbull did an impersonation of his American counterpart during a speech at Parliament House's Mid Winter Ball in Canberra.

The event is usually off the record, however a recording of the prime minister's remarks was released by Nine News.

In the audio clip, Mr Turnbull is heard making fun of the meeting he had with Mr Trump in New York last month, which was designed to smooth relations after an angry phone call between the pair in January.

"It was beautiful. It was the most beautiful putting-me-at-ease ever," Mr Turnbull said, drawing laughter from the audience.