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Lambie reveals Russia plan

A barbecue, a few shots of vodka and a friendly judo match are key elements of a plan by maverick senator Jacqui Lambie to mend relations between Russia and Australia.

It comes after Prime Minister Tony Abbott earlier this month vowed to shirtfront the Russian president when he visits Australia for the upcoming G20 meeting, drawing derision and anger from the Russian media.

The Palmer United Party senator met with Russian ambassador Vladimir Morozov on Tuesday and handed him two bottles of Tasmanian vodka and a t-shirt from the state's Ulverstone Judo Club.

The club wants to hold a fundraising judo fight between the two leaders, and Senator Lambie believes this will do wonders for international relations with the nuclear superpower.

"They have put their money on President Putin," the Tasmanian senator told parliament on Wednesday.

"A barbecue, beers and a couple of vodkas ... would also be on the agenda."

Club members want the 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.

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.