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Financial instruments - additional disclosures (Details 15) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Statement [line items] |  |
Hypothetical increase decrease percentage in equity price sensitivity | 15.00% |
Hypothetical 15% increase [member] |  |
Statement [line items] |  |
Equity price sensitivity impact of the risk factors in the income statement | $ 109 | $ 154
Equity price sensitivity impact of the risk factors in the equity | 124 | 179
Hypothetical 15% decrease [member] |  |
Statement [line items] |  |
Equity price sensitivity impact of the risk factors in the income statement | (109) | (154)
Equity price sensitivity impact of the risk factors in the equity | $ (124) | $ (179)

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