Backfire refuelling Question

The Tu-22M2 were originally fitted with a refueling probe. It was later removed to comply with arms controls treaties.

The Tu-22M3 prototype had a refueling probe, but the production run deleted these.

Some rumours mention a black program to re-equip the Backfire with refuelling probe in the advent of war.

Can anyone confirm these rumours?

Anyone have photos of Backfires being refueled?