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Equity - Cancellation of treasury shares (Details) - Cancellation Of Treasury Shares [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 16, 2022 | Jul. 28, 2022 | Feb. 24, 2022 | Sep. 16, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Number of shares held in treasury cancelled |  | 220,150,800 | 133,418,347 | 152,016,372 | 353,569,147 | 152,016,372
Treasury shares carrying amount | $ 2,401 | $ 3,786 | $ 2,830 |  | $ 6,616 | $ 2,401

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