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Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows - additional details - Depreciation, amortization, impairments and fair value adjustments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2018
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |  |
Depreciation, amortization, impairments and fair value adjustments | $ 709 | $ 615
Property, plant and equipment [Member] |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |  |
Depreciation, amortization, impairments and fair value adjustments | 129 | 119
Right-of-use assets [Member] |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |  |
Depreciation, amortization, impairments and fair value adjustments | 29 | 0
Intangible assets other than goodwill [Member] |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |  |
Depreciation, amortization, impairments and fair value adjustments | 536 | 555
Financial asset [Member] |  |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |  |
Depreciation, amortization, impairments and fair value adjustments | $ 15 | $ (59)

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