Charges Arising from the Effects of the War in Ukraine (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Charges arising from the effects of the war in Ukraine [Abstract]
Charges arising from the effects of the war in Ukraine	$ 113.4	$ 0.0
Cash charges related to the effects of the war in Ukraine	$ 47.6

Charges arising from the effects of the war in Ukraine [Abstract]

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